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Greater Flamingo
| Common Name | Greater Flamingo |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phoenicopterus Roseus |
| Habitat | Saltwater lagoons, mudflats, shallow coastal areas, and estuaries. |
| Diet | Filter-feeders, primarily consuming algae, small crustaceans, mollusks, and insects. |
| Coloration | Pale pink plumage with red wing coverts and black flight feathers. |
| Interesting Facts | Greater Flamingos are known for their synchronized group feeding behavior. |
| Unique Features | Carotenoid pigments in their diet contribute to their pink coloration. |
| Reproduction | Monogamous breeders, build mud nest mounds for eggs. |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (as of my knowledge cutoff in 2022). |
| Geographic Range |
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| Classification | Zoology |
| Type | Birds |
| Group | Colony, Flamboyance, Stand, Regiment |
| Length / Size | 36 ↣ 50 / Inch |
| Height | 1.1 ↣ Adult 1.5 / Meter |
| Weight / Mass | 8.75 / Pound |
| Wingspan | 60 / Inch |
| Life Span | 20 ↣ 30 / Year |
| Flying Speed | 31 ↣ 37 / Miles per hour |