African sacred ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
Greater flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
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
Conservation status
UICN: LC - least concern (2018)
CITES: Appendix II (1983) / A
Some Figures
Size
1,3 m
Weight
3 kg
Life Expectancy
30 to 40 years
Incubation
29 days
1 egg
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Ciconia abdimii
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Gyps rueppelli
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Anas sparsa
Western plantain-eater
Crinifer piscator