Flamingos
Also known as flamingo family, flamingo, flamingoes, Phoenicopteridae
Flamingos or flamingoes () are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas (including the Caribbean), and two species native to Afro-Eurasia.
Species
flamingos
Family
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderPhoenicopteriformes
- FamilyPhoenicopteridae
Habitatbrackish, freshwater
Los flamencos (Phoenicopteridae), son una familia de aves acuáticas del orden Phoenicopteriformes la cual está integrada por 2 géneros vivientes y otros solo conocidos por el registro fósil. Parina grande (Phoenicoparrus andinus).
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- Greater Flamingoes (Phoenicopterus roseus) W2 IMG 0072.jpg
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18 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Taxonomy and systematics
- Relationship with grebes
- Phylogeny
- Species
- Description
- Behavior and ecology
- Feeding
- Vocalizations
- Life cycle
- Status and conservation
- In captivity
- Relationship with humans
- Ancient Roman cuisine
- Other
- Notes
- References
- External links
Flamingos or flamingoes () are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas (including the Caribbean), and two species native to Afro-Eurasia.
A group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance", or a "stand".