Flamingos or flamingoes[a] (/ fləˈmɪŋɡoʊz /) are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are …

Nov 6, 2025 · Flamingo, any of six species of tall, pink wading birds with thick downturned bills known for their slender legs, long, graceful necks, large wings, and short tails.

American Flamingos are highly social wading birds that breed in huge colonies in the Caribbean and then disperse to lagoons and estuaries where they use their unique bill to filter saltwater …

Most flamingo species are not endangered, although the Andean flamingo is listed as vulnerable, and the Chilean, Lesser, and Puna flamingos are near threatened.

American flamingos are one of the largest species of flamingo. Found in the Caribbean and along the northern coast of South America, these extraordinarily social birds live in flocks that …

Flamingoes (family Phoenicopteridae) are waterbirds distinguished by their striking pink to crimson plumage, stilt-like long legs, and a flexible neck that forms an S-shaped curve. The …

6 days ago · Ever spot a bunch of tall pink birds gathered by the water and wondered, "What is a group of flamingos called?" The answer is as colorful as the birds themselves: a flamboyance.

Until about 1900, flocks of flamingos from the Bahamas regularly migrated to Florida Bay, in what is now Everglades National Park. Today, most flamingos seen on the loose in North America …

With their pink and crimson plumage, long legs and necks, and strongly hooked bills, flamingos cannot be mistaken for any other type of bird. These beauties have long fascinated people. An …

Unmistakable but very local wading bird with very long, ‘coat-hanger’ neck and very long legs. Adult is hot pink, but 1st-year birds are brown and white overall, attaining fully adult colors in 2 …