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flamingo-rosado

Phoenicopterus roseus

Not Evaluated ↑

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

40 years

Length

1.3 m

Weight

3.5 kg

Population

680.0K

Trend

↑ Increasing

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About

O flamingo-comum (Phoenicopterus roseus), a espécie de flamingo mais difundida, atinge 1,2 metros de altura e habita lagos salinos e alcalinos da Europa, África e sul da Ásia. Sua distintiva coloração rosada deriva dos pigmentos carotenoides presentes nas algas e crustáceos que filtram com seus especializados bicos curvados. Reproduzem-se em densas colônias de dezenas de milhares em lagos hipersalinos tóxicos para a maioria das outras espécies. Classificado como Pouco Preocupante com populações estáveis.

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

flamingo-rosado 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 (flamingo-rosado)

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

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flamingo-chileno

Phoenicopterus chilensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flamingo-rosado?

The scientific name of flamingo-rosado is Phoenicopterus roseus. It belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.

Where does flamingo-rosado live?

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

What family does flamingo-rosado belong to?

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

What does flamingo-rosado eat?

flamingo-rosado is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does flamingo-rosado live?

flamingo-rosado has an average lifespan of approximately 40 years in the wild.

How many flamingo-rosado are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of flamingo-rosado (Phoenicopterus roseus) is approximately 680,000 individuals.

What kingdom does flamingo-rosado belong to?

flamingo-rosado (Phoenicopterus roseus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of flamingo-rosado?

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