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