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Where flamingos live. In the footsteps of the most beautiful birds on Earth!
They build their nests out of mud, enjoy wading in warm water and stand out for their unusual pink color. Meet the most beautiful flamingos.
They owe their name to the people of the Iberian Peninsula. In both Spanish and Portuguese, “flamengo” means something of “fiery color.” And indeed, what primarily distinguishes flamingos is their unusual, vibrant color.
Flamingos are large birds. The largest individuals reach up to 170 cm in height. At the same time they rarely exceed 4 kg in body weight. No wonder, then, that often a flock of birds walking gracefully is compared with models on the catwalk.
Where do flamingos live?
Except for Australia and Ocenia, flamingos can be found in all warm climate zones of the world. There are 6 different species of flamingos that inhabit other areas of the planet. Here are 6 regions where flamingos live.
- Pink flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) — this species can be found in the largest number of places in the world. Pink flamingos are comfortable in Africa, and southern Asia, but also in southern Europe. It is particularly fond of the French Mediterranean coast.
- Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) — found in the Great Rift Valley area of…
