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flamingo-chileno

Phoenicopterus chilensis

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O flamingo-chileno (Phoenicopterus chilensis) é uma das seis espécies de flamingos, habitante dos Andes e planícies da América do Sul temperada. Distingue-se do flamingo-maior pela coloração rosada mais pálida, joelhos avermelhados e bico cinza com ponta negra. Habita lagos salinos e alcalinos de alta altitude. Forma colônias numerosas para nidificar. Alimenta-se filtrando algas e microcrustáceos. É classificado como espécie quase ameaçada devido à perturbação dos sítios de nidificação.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Europe (11 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)

Family

Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Genus

Phoenicopterus (Flamingos)

Species

Phoenicopterus chilensis (flamingo-chileno)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チリーフラミンゴ

Chinese 智利紅鸛

Spanish Flamenco Chileno

French flamant du chili

German Chileflamingo

Portuguese flamingo-chileno

Russian Чилийский фламинго

Similar Species in Phoenicopterus

Phoenicopterus roseus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flamingo-chileno?

The scientific name of flamingo-chileno is Phoenicopterus chilensis. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

Where does flamingo-chileno live?

flamingo-chileno is found in Found across Europe (11 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does flamingo-chileno belong to?

flamingo-chileno (Phoenicopterus chilensis) belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phoenicopteridae.

What kingdom does flamingo-chileno belong to?

flamingo-chileno (Phoenicopterus chilensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of flamingo-chileno?

The closest relatives of flamingo-chileno in the genus Phoenicopterus include Flamingo-comum, flamingo-rosado.