Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis
The Chilean flamingo is a species of large flamingo at a height of 110–130 cm (43–51 in) closely related to the American flamingo and the greater flamingo, with which it was previously considered a subspecies before being classified as its own species as a result of their lighter color, smaller size and behavioral differences. The species is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
- Scientific name
- Phoenicopterus chilensis
- Family
- Flamingos
- IUCN status
- NT