Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus roseus

The Greater Flamingo is a striking bird known for its long, slender neck, pink plumage, and distinctive downward-bending bill. These social birds are found in large flocks in shallow coastal lagoons, mudflats, and salt pans. They are filter feeders, using their unique bill to strain small crustaceans, algae, and other tiny organisms from the water. Greater Flamingos are known for their elaborate courtship displays, which involve synchronized group movements and vocalizations. They are widespread across Africa, southern Europe, and parts of Asia, and are known for their remarkable migratory patterns. These birds are considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, with stable populations in many regions.

Habitat: Coastal lagoons, mudflats, salt pans

Greater Flamingo

Tours where you can spot this bird

South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
South-East Sicily Private Birding Day with Andrea Corso
Italy / Siracusa Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private birding day around Siracusa, Vendicari, Pantano Longarini and other south-eastern Sicily hotspots, tailored to the season and your...

From 280.00 EUR
8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
8-Day South-Eastern Sicily Birding Tour with Andrea Corso
Italy / Catania Group tour 8 days | 0h

An eight-day all-inclusive birding and natural-history tour across Mount Etna, the Catania Plain, Siracusa wetlands and the wild coast of so...

From 2000.00 EUR
10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
10-Day Tanzania Birding Safari with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 10 days | 0h

A 10-day Tanzania birding route through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Ndutu, Serengeti, Lake Natron and Lake Ey...

From 0.00 USD
15-Day Luxury Birding Safari in Tanzania with Wings Explorers Tours
15-Day Luxury Birding Safari in Tanzania with Wings Explorers Tours
Tanzania / Arusha Private tour 15 days | 0h

A 15-day luxury Tanzania birding safari from Arusha to Arusha National Park, Mkomazi, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti....

From 20420.00 USD
4-Day West Coast Bird and Flower Tour
4-Day West Coast Bird and Flower Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 4 days | 0h

A seasonal 4-day West Coast birding and flower itinerary through West Coast National Park, Vanrhynsdorp, Nieuwoudtville and Akkerendam....

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3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
3-Day Cape Town Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 3 days | 0h

A 3-day Cape Town birding itinerary covering Cape Peninsula, Hottentots Holland, False Bay and key local habitats....

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10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
10-Day Western Cape Birding Tour
South Africa / Cape Town Private tour 10 days | 0h

A private or small-group Western Cape birding itinerary from Cape Town through the Cape Peninsula, West Coast, Tankwa Karoo, Agulhas Plain, ...

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