Chilean Flamingo

It breeds in temperate South America from Ecuador and Peru to Chile and Argentina and east to Brazil; it has been introduced into Germany and the Netherlands . Like all flamingos it lays a single chalky white egg on a mud mound.

The Chilean Flamingo is classified as Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future.

The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a large species (110-130 cm) closely related to Caribbean Flamingo and Greater Flamingo, with which it was sometimes considered conspecific. This article follows the treatment in Ibis (2002) 144 707-710. It breeds in temperate South America from Ecuador and Peru to Chile and Argentina and east to Brazil; it has been introduced into Germany and the Netherlands (colony on the border, Zwilbrockervenn) . Like all flamingos it lays a single chalky white egg on a mud mound. More

Chilean Flamingo at the Las Vegas Zoo Group of Chilean Flamingos at the Houston Zoo Chilean flamingo at the Adelaide Zoo External links - * Flamingo Resource Centre - a collection of resources and information related to flamingos * Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) videos and photos at the Internet Bird Collection References - More

Chilean flamingos stand four to five feet tall and can weigh anywhere from 13-16 pounds. They have a long neck and long, slender legs. Their bill is bent downward in the middle. Most of their body is coverd in pale pink feathers with darker pink and black wings. Their legs are dull yellow or yellow-gray with dark pink bands at the joints and pink feet. Flamingos will lock their More

Chilean flamingo chick at Sea World 4. University of Michigan Animal Diversity Web 5. Birmingham Zoo Web Site 6. My own personal observations 7. Chilean Flamingo at the Roger Williams Park Zoo 8. Chilean Flamingo at the Lowry Park Zoo 9. More

Chilean flamingos have more black on the end of their beaks and pale, yellowish-gray legs with red ‘knees’ (actually ankles) and feet. Life Span Flamingos usually live between 20-30 years, with some wild flamingos living more than 50 years. Diet In the wild: minute particles of algae, diatoms (marine and freshwater algae), aquatic invertebrates, plant seeds and very small fish. More

Chilean Flamingos are a large species of flamingo. They stand between 1.1 and 1.3 m (3.6 - 4.3 ft) in height, they have a wingspan between 1.2 and 1.5 m (3.9 - 4.9 ft) and they weigh between 2.5 and 3.5 kgs (5.5 - 7.7 lbs). They are pink in colour but immature birds are grey before they get their full adult plumage. They have long, grey legs with pink knees. More

The first flamingo hatched in a European zoo was a Chilean Flamingo at Zoo Basel in 1958. Since then, over 389 flamingos grew up in Basel and were distributed to other zoos around the globe. Relationship with humans - In Ancient Rome, flamingo tongues were considered a delicacy. Also, Andean miners have killed flamingos for their fat, believed to be a cure for tuberculosis. Ancient Egyptians believed flamingos to be the living representation of the god Ra. More

HABITAT: Chilean flamingos are found along both coasts of South America, in Central Peru, and Argentina DIET: These birds eat small shrimp, worms, insect larvae, and aquatic plants. They derive their pink coloration from the natural carotenoid pigment found in the foods they eat. In captivity they are fed a manufactured diet that contains a natural pigment to maintain their color. More

The Chilean flamingo is a bird that is native to southern regions of South America, including Uruguay, Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Chile. The Chilean flamingo is a large bird that is much the same today as it was 30 million years ago. Able to live in harsh conditions, the Chilean flamingo is normally found in large numbers as their flocks can have thousands of members. Description - 1. More

The Chilean flamingo is currently not listed as endangered. However, there are problems in trying to estimate the numbers of the Chilean flamingo. Their range is very large and remote, spanning many national boundaries, making them difficult to follow and study. Therefore, accurate totals have not been reached. Range The Chilean flamingo is currently not listed as endangered. However, there are problems in trying to estimate the numbers of the Chilean flamingo. More

Phoenicopterus ruber, and Chilean flamingos Phoenicopterus chilensis are larger and feed mostly on invertebrates such as brine flies, shrimps, and mollusks. They get these food items from the bottom mud by wading in shallow water. Sometimes they swim to get their food, and sometimes by “upending” (tail feathers in the air, head underwater) like ducks. At the San Diego Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, the flamingos are fed a special pellet diet that is made for flamingos. More

The Chilean flamingo is a tall, large bodied bird with a long neck and small head. Most flamingos, including this species, have pale pink plumage and bills. This subspecies of flamingo is slightly smaller than the Caribbean flamingo and has gray legs with pink bands at the joints. SIZE: Approximately 80-145 cm (31-57 in) long FEMALE Females tend to be smaller than males WEIGHT: Approximately 1.9-3 kg (4.2-6. More

Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis Alternative name(s): tokoko (local name). The Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis is the most widespread of the South American flamingos. While it shares portions of its range with the Andean and James's Flamingo, it is most closely related to the Caribbean and Greater Flamingo. Together these three species make up the genus Phoenicopterus. More

The Aquarium’s Chilean flamingos were born and raised at the San Diego Zoo. To prepare for their arrival, Aquarium aviculturists visited the Zoo and other facilities to learn more about their care and handling. The flamingos were about three years old when they came to the Aquarium in 2010. On exhibit, flamingos like to “stick close together—they’re flock birds,” says Associate Curator of Aviculture Aimee Greenebaum. They even prefer to eat together. More

Aspects of the topic Chilean flamingo are discussed in the following places at Britannica. Assorted References * flamingos (in flamingo (bird)) ...two subspecies of the greater flamingo: the Caribbean flamingo (P. ruber ruber) and the Old World flamingo (P. ruber roseus) of Africa and southern Europe and Asia. The Chilean flamingo (P. chilensis) is primarily an inland species. More

The Chilean Flamingo was first identified scientifically by the Chilean naturalist, Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782. While the Chilean Flamingo does live in Chile, it isn’t exclusive to this country. More

Chilean flamingos are found in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia where they inhabit highland lakes. This is the most numerous and widespread flamingo in South America. It occurs in flocks that may range in numbers from a few individuals to tens of thousands. The Chilean species is smaller and paler than its relatives. The knob at the center of the leg is often mistaken for the knee, but it is the ankle. More

The Chilean flamingo’s bill is equipped with comb-like structures that enable it to filter food—mainly algae and plankton—from the water. Life History Chilean flamingos live in large flocks in the wild and require crowded conditions to stimulate breeding. During breeding season, males and females display a variety of behaviors to attract mates, including head flagging—swiveling their heads from side-to-side in tandem—and wing salutes, where the wings are repeatedly opened and closed. More

Chilean flamingos are scarce or absent in lakes with fish, but are found in large numbers in lakes where there are no fish to compete for food. American Zoo and Aquarium Association Donate | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Shopping Cart | Home Copyright © 2006 Phoenix Zoo, all rights reserved. More

The long-necked Chilean flamingo’s plumage is pinker than the Greater Flamingo, but not as pink as its Caribbean cousin. It has greyish legs, pink ‘knees’ and feet and has more black on its downward-bent bill – about 50 per cent of the bill – than some flamingos. The inside of the bill is whitish in colour and the bills have an efficient in-built water filtering mechanism which helps them feed. The primary and secondary wings have black tips. More

Chilean flamingos are found in central Peru, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Brazil, and the Falkland Islands. The lesser flamingo lives in Africa, India and southern Spain. The James’ flamingo is found in southern Peru, north-eastern Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. Andean flamingos are found in southern Peru, north-central Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. The greater flamingo has the largest distribution, with populations in northwest India, Galapagos Islands, the Middle East, the western Mediterranean, Africa, and some are even found in Europe. More

The Chilean flamingo is pale pink. 2. Feather coloration is derived from carotenoid pigments found in a flamingo's food. Flamingo feather coloration is derived from carotenoid pigments found in their food. Flamingo feather coloration is derived from carotenoid pigments found in their food. 3. Male and female flamingo coloration is the same. 4. Newly-hatched chicks are gray or white. More

Chilean flamingos at Edinburgh Zoo At Edinburgh Zoo, our Chilean flamingos are fed on a diet of pellets which have been specially formulated with the dietary colours needed for the flamingos to stay ‘in the pink’. The pellets also float in water and gradually sink, providing the birds with opportunities to use all their natural foraging behaviours. More

Chilean flamingos at the Las Vegas Zoo American Flamingo at National Zoo Washington, DC. More

STATUS: The Chilean Flamingo is listed in CITES Appendix II. This appendix lists species that are in need of protection and are considered to be threatened-likely to become endangered if trade isn’t regulated. NOTES: * If fish are present in the habitat, flamingos won’t be since they often compete for the same food. More

The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a large species (110-130 cm) closely related to Caribbean Flamingo and Greater Flamingo, with which it is sometimes considered conspecific. More