Aves
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Omnivore
Greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
The greater flamingo is long legs, a curved neck and a downturned filter-feeding bill.
Natural habitat
Brackish lagoons, salt pans and shallow lakes.
Geographic distribution
Africa, southern Europe and south-western Asia.
Diet
Small crustaceans, algae and microorganisms filtered from water.
Key characteristics
Long legs, a curved neck and a downturned filter-feeding bill.
Its pink colour comes from carotenoids in the diet.
