Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Order:

Phoenicopteriformes

Family:

Phoenicopteridae

Size:

80 to 90 centimeters (31 to 35 inches)

Weight:

1.2 to 2.7 kilograms (2.6 to 6 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire in 1798

Short Description:

The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a graceful and striking bird species known for its vibrant pink plumage, slender neck, and distinctive downward-curving bill. Despite being the smallest species of flamingo, it possesses a captivating presence in the wetlands it frequents.

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In Pakistan, Lesser Flamingos are primarily found in coastal areas along the Arabian Sea, including the wetlands, estuaries, and salt pans of Sindh and Balochistan provinces. They also inhabit inland habitats such as lakes and marshes, particularly in regions like the Indus Delta and other wetlands along the coast.

Lesser Flamingos in Pakistan exhibit typical behaviors seen in their species. They are highly social birds, often gathering in large flocks, especially during the breeding season and migration periods. Their feeding behavior involves filter-feeding on small aquatic invertebrates and algae by using their specialized bill. Lesser Flamingos are known for their synchronized movements, which include walking and wading through shallow waters, and their vocalizations play a role in group communication and coordination.