These birds usually live 15 - 30 years. Flamingo is a bird that usually lives in large lakes and plant less lagoons. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds usually have 100cm - 180cm (59in - 71in) wing span. The diet is omnivore. The top speed it can reach is 50km/h (31mph). The average weight of the flamingo is 2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs).
Facts about flamingos
Name | Flamingo |
Genus | Phoenicopterus |
Distinctive Features | Long, curved beak and sleep standing on one leg |
Phylum | Chordata |
Size (H) | 100cm - 150cm (39in - 59in) |
Top Speed | 50km/h (31mph) |
Habitat | Large lakes and plant less lagoons |
Type | Bird |
Lifestyle | Flock |
Main Prey | Algae, fish, insects |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Average Clutch Size | 1 |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Diet | Omnivore |
Family | Phoenicopteridae |
Weight | 2kg - 4kg (4.4lbs - 8.8lbs) |
Class | Aves |
Order | Phoenicopteriformes |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Wing Span | 100cm - 180cm (59in - 71in) |
Colour | Pink, orange, blue, white |
Life Span | 15 - 30 years |
Scientific Name | Phoenicopterus |
Predators | Human, eagles, wild dogs |