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Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Bird
  • Africa

About the Greater Flamingo

Known to science as Phoenicopterus roseus, the Greater Flamingo is a bird found in Africa. It makes its home in wetlands.

This bird weighs about 4 kg and can live for around 30 years. At full speed it can reach 60 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 500,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Phoenicopterus roseus
Group
Bird
Region
Africa
Habitats
Wetland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
4 kg
Lifespan
30 years
Top speed
60 km/h
Estimated population
500,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Giles Laurent, gileslaurent.com
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