Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber roseus

Thousands of flamingos gather on a lakeshore to nest in colonies. The male and female of a monogamous pair build a mud nest, in which a single egg is laid. They take turns incubating the egg until the chick hatches several weeks later.

Fact File

Wingspan: 4 to 6 ft

Weight: 6 to 7 lbs

Lifespan: Up to 20 yrs in the wild

Habitat: Shallow salty lakes and lagoons

Diet: Diatoms, seeds, algae, small invertebrates