Stories
Greater flamingo
Scientific Name
Phoenicopterus roseus
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
30-40 years
Weight
2.1-4.1 kg
Length
1.5 m (height)
Range
Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
Habitat Type
Inland salt lakes, brackish water lagoons, salt pans, high-altitude waterbodies
Threats
Habitat loss, pollution
Did You Know
Pink colour comes from carotenoid pigments in their crustacean diet
Urban Jungle
When Flamingos Frolic and Feed in the Talawe Wetlands
Species
Frabjous Flamingos: Haughty Ballerinas of the Wetlands
Photo Story
Pink City: When Flamingos take over the Little Rann of Kutch
Infographic
Greater Flamingo: Facts, Habitat, Threats
Habitat
The Flamboyance of Maximum City at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary
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