Even though there are only six species of flamingos in the world, birders and non-birders alike can instantly recognize these flamboyant birds. These distinctive wading birds are some of the most unique in the world, though each species has its own special characteristics.
Alphabetical List of Flamingo Species
Sorted by Common Name
* - Considered threatened or vulnerable due to population decreases and growing survival threats (Classifications by BirdLife International)
- American (Caribbean) Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
- *Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)
- *Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)
- Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
- *Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)
- *Puna (James's) Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi)
Photo – Puna Flamingos © Pedro Szekely
