11-10-2023 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

The Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. It was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. The Greater flamingo was previously thought to be the same species as the American flamingo, but because of coloring differences of its head, neck, body, and bill, the two flamingos are now most commonly considered separate species.

The Greater flamingo inhabits Africa, the Middle East, southern Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. They occur in relatively shallow water bodies, such as saline lagoons, salt pans, large alkaline or saline lakes, and estuaries. Breeding takes place on sandbanks, mudflats, sandy or rocky islands, or open beaches.

6-10-2023 CREU DE LONGA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern (coastal) and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent (south of the Himalayas), the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe.

The greater flamingo was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. It was previously thought to be the same species as the American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), but because of coloring differences of its head, neck, body, and bill, the two flamingos are now most commonly considered separate species. The greater flamingo has no subspecies and is therefore monotypic.

29-8-2023 RACO DE OLLA, ALBUFERA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern (coastal) and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian Subcontinent (south of the Himalayas), the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe.

The greater flamingo was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. It was previously thought to be the same species as the American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), but because of coloring differences of its head, neck, body, and bill, the two flamingos are now most commonly considered separate species. The greater flamingo has no subspecies and is therefore monotypic.

21-6-2023 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Flamingo chicks hatch with white-gray, downy feathers and straight bills. It takes several years for them to acquire their signature pink color and hook-shaped bills.

Flamingos and shrimp are actually both pink from eating algae that contains carotenoid pigments. Flamingos eat both algae and shrimp-like critters, and both contribute to their fabulous pinkness.

Does the word carotenoid look familiar? The root of this word is ‘carot’ because these same pigments are what make carrots orange! In fact, if you eat too many carrots (which we do not recommend) your skin will also turn an orange/pink shade!

9-3-2022 EL SALER, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

1-3-2022 PERALVILLO, LA MANCHA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

28-4-2021 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

 

13-4-2021 DEVESES, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

 

24-3-2021 SALINAS DE PINET, ALICANTE - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

 

15-7-2020 RACO DE OLLA, ALBUFERA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/73222-Phoenicopterus-roseus

11-11-2019 CORRAL RUBIO, CASTILLE LA MANCHA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

9-10-2019 CORAL RUBIA, ALBACETE - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

19-9-2018 TABLAS DE DAIMIEL, LA MANCHA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

20-9-2018 TABLAS DE DAIMIEL, LA MANCHA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

19-3-2015 JURONG, SINGAPORE - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

The Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. It was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. The Greater flamingo was previously thought to be the same species as the American flamingo, but because of coloring differences of its head, neck, body, and bill, the two flamingos are now most commonly considered separate species.

Greater flamingos have an attractive coloration and appearance. Their feathers are pinkish/white, the wing coverts are red and the primary and secondary flight feathers are black. They have long pink bills with a black tip, yellow eyes and long pink legs. The male is bigger than the female, and juveniles have a gray-brown coloration, with some pink on their underparts, tail and wings, with the legs and beak being mainly brown.

27-9-2017 MARJAL DE MOROS, SAGUNTO - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

5-10-2016 PETROLA LAGUNA, ALBACETE - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

8-4-2016 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

3-1-2016 KOWLOON PARK, HONG KONG - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)

3-4-2016 RACO DE OLLA, VALENCIA - GREATER FLAMINGO (JUVENILE) (Phoenicopterus roseus)