Greater flamingo
[Phoenicopterus roseus]
The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread species of the flamingo family. It is found in Africa, on the Indian subcontinent, in the Middle East, and in southern Europe.
male adult
immature
sub-adult
in flight
sub-adult (top) with adult (bottom) in flight
Greater Flamingo
- Prominent bill
- Long legs
- More or less White
Size: Vulture 91± cm.
Predominant Colours: crimson, rosy white
Bill Length: 16 cm.
Bill Shape & Colour: red, heavy, down-curved (broken) sieve
Leg Colour: red
Greater Flamingo (immature)
- Prominent bill
- Long legs
- More or less White
Size: Vulture 91± cm.
Predominant Colours: rosy white