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There are six species in the genus Phoenicopterus, four of them in the Americas:
- Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) - parts of Africa, S. Europe and SW Asia
- Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor) - Great Rift Valley Africa to NW India
- Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) - temperate S. South America.
- James's Flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi) - in the southern Andes of South America
- Andean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus andinus) - the southern Andes
- American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) - northern South America and the Caribbean
The Lesser Flamingo is the most numerous of the species. The American flamingoes as seen in Florida are the only species living in North America, although extinct species may have lived on the continent.
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What are the species found in river?
flamingos
Are there different species of flamingos?
Yes, there are 6 species: 2 species in Africa and Asia, 4 species in South America, one of which (American Flamingo) also lives in the Caribbean. (see related question)
How many types of birds are found in India?
There are over 1,300 different species of birds found in India. Some of the different birds include megapodes, pheasants, partridges, ducks, geese, swans, flamingos and storks.
Where do flamingos migrate?
Which species? All species are more nomadic rather than migrants.
What are common animals in Florida?
alligators and crocodiles are extremely common, along with small geckos, and many species of birds
How many flamingos are there?
There are about 1.5 to 2.5 million flamingos.
What is the classification name for flamingos?
The main one for greater flamingos is phoeni- something, depending if you are asking for the genus, species, kingdom, family, etc.
Is all flamingos gay?
No, not all flamingos are gay. Flamingos, like other animals, can exhibit a variety of mating behaviors and preferences. In some species of flamingos, both males and females form mating pairs and raise offspring together.
What two species of birds do not lay their own nests?
penguins and flamingos i think
How many different flowering species are there?
Over 1million different flower species!
An African Animal that starts with an N?
· Xerus (a species of squirrel found only in Africa)
Are flamingos safari animals?
Flamingos are found in Africa, they also inhabit Asia, North America, Central America, South America, and Europe. Please see the link below for a world map of flamingos habitat.
