About the Chilean Flamingo
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) |
| Species | Phoenicopterus chilensis |
| Species Codes | chifla1, CHFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Flamingo belong to?
The Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) belongs to the Flamingos family (Phoenicopteridae), in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Flamingo?
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...
Where can I report a Chilean Flamingo sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Flamingo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chifla1, or on iNaturalist.
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