Greater flamingo – flying into the sunset The bigger flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most common species of the flamingo family. It is observed in Africa, on the Indian subcontinent, in the Center East and southern Europe. This is the greatest species of flamingo, averaging 110–150 cm (43–59 in) tall and weighing 2–4 kg (4.4–8.8… Continue reading 20180122-0I7A8074
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Better & Lesser flamingo – A match of chase The lesser flamingo (Phoenicoparrus insignificant) is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa with a different population in India. Birds are often claimed from additional north, but these are frequently regarded as vagrants. It was moved from the genus Phoeniconaias to Phoenicoparrus in 2014. The… Continue reading 20180122-0I7A7753
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Better & Lesser flamingo – A game of chase The lesser flamingo (Phoenicoparrus slight) is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa with an additional population in India. Birds are often claimed from even more north, but these are commonly considered vagrants. It was moved from the genus Phoeniconaias to Phoenicoparrus in 2014. The… Continue reading 20180122-0I7A7768