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Symbol of the Mediterranean coast, the greater flamingo is to be found on all the lagoons bordering the Golfe du Lyon, from the Camargue to the Roussillon and also in Spain and Africa. Some greater flamingoes stop over at the Réserve Africaine de Sigean to rest and take advantage of the food supplements given to the resident birds.

Habitat

Lagoons, brackish lakes around the Mediterranean, all African coasts and southwest Asia

Feed

Aquatic invertebrates

Classification

Class

Birds

Family

Phoenicopteridae

Scientific Name

Phoenicopterus roseus

Legal Status

UICN: LC - least concern (2018)
CITES: Appendix II (1983) / A

Greater flamingo

Some Figures

Size

1,3 m

Weight

3 kg

Life Expectancy

30 to 40 years

Incubation

29 days
1 egg

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