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Here is the name of every flamingo and their scientific name;
- Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
- Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)
- Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)
- James's Flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi)
- Andean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus andinus)
- American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
The answer varies depending on what type of flamingo. The greater flamingo is Phoenicopterus roseus.
All flamingoes are to a greater or lesser extent pink. There are six species and their scientific names are:
Phoenicopterus roseus, Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus minor, Lesser Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis, Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus jamesi, James' Flamingo
Phoenicopterus andinus, Andean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus ruber, American Flamingo
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The scientific name for flamingos is Phoenicopteridae, with six recognized species within the Phoenicopteridae family.
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∙ 11y agophoenicopterus ruber
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∙ 12y agoPhoenicopterus ruber ruber
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∙ 12y agoPhoenicopterus ruber
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