Andean Flamingo

Phoenicoparrus andinus

The Andean flamingo is a species of flamingo native to the Andes mountains of South America. Until 2014, it was classified in genus Phoenicopterus. It is closely related to James's flamingo, and the two make up the genus Phoenicoparrus. The Chilean flamingo, Andean flamingo, and James' flamingo are all sympatric, and all live in colonies.

Scientific name

Phoenicoparrus andinus

Family

Flamingos

IUCN status

VU