Phoenicopterus roseus

Phoenicopterus roseus, commonly known as the greater flamingo, is a large wading bird belonging to the family Phoenicopteridae. It is characterized by its long legs and neck, as well as its distinctive pink plumage, which comes from carotenoid pigments in its diet of algae and crustaceans. Adult greater flamingos can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) and have a wingspan of up to 1.9 meters (6.2 feet).

These birds are often found in shallow coastal lagoons, mudflats, and saline lakes across parts of Africa, the Mediterranean, and parts of Asia. They are highly social animals, living in large colonies that can comprise thousands of individuals. The greater flamingo is known for its unique feeding behavior, where it filters food from the water using specialized mandibles. During the breeding season, they build nests from mud in shallow waters, where the female typically lays one egg, which both parents incubate.