Chilean Flamingo Phoenicopterus chilensis
Chilean flamingos prefer to hang out in areas with few large animals, so they’re usually at the top of the food chain!
ORIGIN:
South America
HABITAT:
Coastal mudflats, estuaries, lagoons and salt lakes
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
5-8 lbs
Height: 3-4 ft
DIET:
Algae, crustaceans and small fish
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
REPRODUCTION:
4-week incubation
THREATS:
Habitat loss and human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
50 yrs in wild
Which of these is NOT a physical characteristic of an adult Chilean flamingo?
Blue beak |
Pink feathers |
Long legs | Webbed toes |
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