Spain
Greater Flamingo
Trebujena Salt Marsh
Cadiz Province
09Sept2013
Largest and most widespread
flamingo species...avg. lifespan
of 60 yrs in captivity.
flamingo species...avg. lifespan
of 60 yrs in captivity.
Phoenicopterus roseus
(L 43-60" WS 55-67"
Wt 4.4-8.8 lbs)
Wt 4.4-8.8 lbs)
Phoenicopterus is Greek
for red-winged; roseus is
Latin for rosy.
for red-winged; roseus is
Latin for rosy.
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