Flamingos or flamingoes[a] (/ fləˈmɪŋɡoʊz /) are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are …

Dec 20, 2025 · Flamingo, any of six species of tall, pink wading birds with thick downturned bills known for their slender legs, long, graceful necks, large wings, and short tails.

Most flamingo species are not endangered, although the Andean flamingo is listed as vulnerable, and the Chilean, Lesser, and Puna flamingos are near threatened.

Flamingoes (family Phoenicopteridae) are waterbirds distinguished by their striking pink to crimson plumage, stilt-like long legs, and a flexible neck that forms an S-shaped curve. The …

With their pink and crimson plumage, long legs and necks, and strongly hooked bills, flamingos cannot be mistaken for any other type of bird. These beauties have long fascinated people. An …

American Flamingos are highly social wading birds that breed in huge colonies in the Caribbean and then disperse to lagoons and estuaries where they use their unique bill to filter saltwater …

American flamingos are one of the largest species of flamingo. Found in the Caribbean and along the northern coast of South America, these extraordinarily social birds live in flocks that …

Flamingos belong to the family Phoenicopteridae, a group of six distinct species found across the globe. These elegant birds are instantly recognizable by their striking colors, which range from …

The Caribbean flamingo is found throughout the Caribbean ( Cuba, the Bahamas, the Yucatan, Turks and Caicos), the Galapagos Islands, and the northern part of coastal South America. …

Until about 1900, flocks of flamingos from the Bahamas regularly migrated to Florida Bay, in what is now Everglades National Park. Today, most flamingos seen on the loose in North America …