Phoenicopteridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Phoenicopteriformes, class Aves. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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Phoenicopterus roseus Pallas, 1811
Phoenicopterus roseus, the greater flamingo, is the largest living flamingo spec…
Phoenicoparrus jamesi (P.L.Sclater, 1886)
James's flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) is a small South American flamingo with…
Phoeniconaias minor (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1798)
Phoeniconaias minor, the lesser flamingo, is the smallest and likely most common…
Phoenicopterus ruber Linnaeus, 1758
Phoenicopterus ruber, the American flamingo, is a large pink wading bird with kn…
Phoenicoparrus andinus (Philippi, 1854)
Phoenicoparrus andinus, the Andean flamingo, is a large Andean migratory flaming…
Phoenicopterus chilensis Molina, 1782
Phoenicopterus chilensis, the Chilean flamingo, is a pink flamingo species with …
Phoenicopteridae animals belong to the Phoenicopteriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The species is well known for performing courtship displays in large mixed-sex groups. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Phoenicopteridae is classified in the order Phoenicopteriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. They are also distinct for their long, thin legs.
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