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American Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Phoenicopteriformes ›Family: Phoenicopteridae ›Genus: Phoenicopterus

About

The American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a large species of flamingo closely related to the greater flamingo and Chilean flamingo. It was formerly considered conspecific with the greater flamingo, but that treatment is now widely viewed (e.g. by the American and British Ornithologists' Unions) as incorrect due to a lack of evidence. It is also known as the Caribbean flamingo although it is present in the Galápagos Islands. In Cuba it is also known as the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Flamingo?
The scientific name of American Flamingo is Phoenicopterus ruber.
What is the conservation status of American Flamingo?
The American Flamingo has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the class Aves.
What order does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the order Phoenicopteriformes.
What family does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the family Phoenicopteridae.
What genus does American Flamingo belong to?
American Flamingo belongs to the genus Phoenicopterus.