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Chilean Flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis Molina, 1782
2.3 kgWeight
Busiest months: July and October–November · Most records: Argentina, Chile, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Chilean Flamingo has been recorded at 145 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 16 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Natural Municipal Laguna NimezArgentina1,477 records
- Humedal Tres PuentesChile1,398 records
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Los Pantanos de Villa – Laguna Costera y Playa MarvillaPeru923 records
More places
- Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru669 records
- Reserva Natural Municipal Punta RasaArgentina542 records
- Mar Chiquita – Lomas de los IndiosArgentina537 records
- Piletones de El ParamilloArgentina524 records
- Salinas – Lagunas de EcuasalEcuador490 records
- San Clemente del Tuyú – PuertoArgentina434 records
- PP Laguna de Rocha – Zona Sur y BarraUruguay402 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of large flamingo at a height of 110–130 cm (43–51 in) closely related to the American flamingo and the greater flamingo, with which it was previously considered a subspecies before being classified as its own species as a result of their lighter color, smaller size and behavioral differences. The species is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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Questions
How big is the Chilean Flamingo?
The Chilean Flamingo weighs around 2.3 kg.
Where does the Chilean Flamingo live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Peru to Tierra del Fuego east to southern Brazil, Uruguay and central Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina, Chile and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Chilean Flamingo?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July, October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Chilean Flamingo endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Chilean Flamingo as Near Threatened.
What does the Chilean Flamingo eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Chilean Flamingo in?
It belongs to the family Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae), order Phoenicopteriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 2.3 kg
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 402 mm
- Tail
- 136 mm
- Bill
- 106 mm
- Tarsus
- 245 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Peru to Tierra del Fuego east to southern Brazil, Uruguay and central Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Phoenicopteriformes
- Family
- Flamingos Phoenicopteridae
- Genus
- Phoenicopterus
Other birds in the genus Phoenicopterus
Greater FlamingoPhoenicopterus roseus
American FlamingoPhoenicopterus ruber
Lesser FlamingoPhoeniconaias minor
Andean FlamingoPhoenicoparrus andinus
James's FlamingoPhoenicoparrus jamesi
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