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The lesser flamingo is the smallest of the flamingos but has the largest distribution. They can be found congregating in sub-Saharan Africa, Saudi Arabia, Madagascar, and India. They prefer large alkaline and saline lakes, coastal lagoons, and salt pans. Due to habitat loss and destruction at the hands of mining, […]

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The greater flamingo, aka rosy flamingo or pink flamingo, is the largest and farthest reaching of the flamingo species. These birds are distributed through Africa, southern Europe, the Middle East, and India. They prefer shallow salt pans, saline lakes, saline lagoons, large alkaline lakes, and estuaries. Even though they face […]

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The Andean flamingo can be found in the Andean Mountains in South America, which includes northwestern Argentina, northern-central Chile, southern Peru, and western Bolivia. They prefer highland salt lakes with light vegetation. During the winter months, they migrate to lower wetlands. Unfortunately, these birds face the threats of habitat loss […]

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