About the Lesser Flamingo
The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from farther north, but these are generally considered vagrants.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) |
| Species | Phoeniconaias minor |
| Species Codes | lesfla1, LEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Flamingo belong to?
The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) belongs to the Flamingos family (Phoenicopteridae), in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Flamingo?
The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from farther north, but these are generally considered vagrants....
Where can I report a Lesser Flamingo sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Flamingo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesfla1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Phoenicopteriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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