Class: Birds
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
Family: Phoenicopteridae

Distribution:
The Greater Flamingo is a widespread species found in various parts of the world. It occurs in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Appearance:
The Greater Flamingo is a large bird with a tall stature, long legs, and a flexible neck. Its plumage is uniquely pink, ranging from pale pink to intense red. It has a long, curved beak that it uses for feeding.

Feeding:
The Greater Flamingo’s diet primarily consists of algae, small crustaceans, insects, and mollusks, which it finds in water bodies. Its long beak helps filter small organisms from the water. Additionally, the Greater Flamingo also consumes seeds, fruits, and other plant materials.

Lifestyle:
The Greater Flamingo inhabits large colonies in wetlands, lakes, and salt pans. It has the ability to stand on one leg, bend its neck into an “S” shape, and tolerate saline waters. These birds have a complex communication system involving distinctive postures, head movements, and vocalizations.

Lifespan:
Greater Flamingos can live from 20 to 30 years in the wild, and captivity individuals have been known to live over 50 years.