Bird
Least Concern
Greater Flamingo
Phoenicopterus roseus
About Greater Flamingo
Large pink wading bird found on alkaline lakes and shallow wetlands, forming large flocks and spectacular roosts.
Physical Characteristics
Long legs and neck, pink plumage due to diet, filter-feeding bill.
Habitat
Alkaline lakes, shallow lagoons and lake margins.
Diet
Filter-feeds on brine shrimp, algae and small invertebrates.
Behavior
Colonial nesting and flocking; often seen in large numbers on Lake Manyara and soda lakes.
Quick Facts
Category:
Bird
Conservation Status:
Least Concern
Best Viewing Times
Dry season when water levels concentrate birds; daylight hours.
Best Viewing Locations
Lake Manyara shores and shallow pans in the Serengeti region.
