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Flamenco común

Phoenicopterus roseus

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Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

40 years

Length

1.3 m

Weight

3.5 kg

Population

680.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

El flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus), la especie de flamenco más extendida, alcanza 1,2 metros de altura y habita lagos salinos y alcalinos de Europa, África y el sur de Asia. Su distintiva coloración rosada deriva de los pigmentos carotenoides presentes en las algas y crustáceos que filtran con sus especializados picos curvados. Se reproducen en colonias densas de decenas de miles de individuos en lagos hipersalinos tóxicos para la mayoría de las demás especies. Clasificado como Preocupación Menor con poblaciones estables.

Fun Facts

✨ Flamingos are born with gray feathers.
✨ They can only eat with their heads upside down.
✨ They stand on one leg to conserve body heat.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Found across Europe (7 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore

Flamenco común is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore

Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoenicopterus (Flamingos)

Species

Phoenicopterus roseus (Flamenco común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパフラミンゴ

Chinese 大紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco común

French flamant rose

German Rosaflamingo

Portuguese flamingo-rosado

Russian Розовый фламинго

Arabic مالك الحزين

Similar Species in Phoenicopterus

Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos

Phoenicopterus chilensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flamenco común?

The scientific name of Flamenco común is Phoenicopterus roseus. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

Where does Flamenco común live?

Flamenco común is found in Found across Europe (7 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Flamenco común belong to?

Flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus) belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

What does Flamenco común eat?

Flamenco común is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Flamenco común live?

Flamenco común has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

How many Flamenco común are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus) is approximately 680,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Flamenco común belong to?

Flamenco común (Phoenicopterus roseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Flamenco común?

The closest relatives of Flamenco común in the genus Phoenicopterus include Flamenco Americano, Flamenco de Galápagos, Flamenco Chileno.