Greater Flamingo

About the Greater Flamingo
Also known as: Eurasian Flamingo, European Flamingo
Greater Flamingo

The Greater Flamingo is the most widespread of all flamingos. It can be found in Africa, southern Asia and southern Europe. The oldest known Greater Flamingo in Adelaide Zoo in Australia is thought to be at least 75 years old.

These large pink birds live and feed in large groups called flocks or colonies. This protects individual birds from predators while their heads are in the mud as they search for food. The shrimp-like crustaceans that they eat are responsible for their pink plumage. Birds in captivity get paler unless they get supplemental food.

Find cute products & gifts with our Birdorable Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo Photos

Details & Statistics

International Names

Related Articles

Fun Coloring Pages for Flamingo Week

Flamingos are known for being pink. To wrap up our first-ever Flamingo Week, we're sharing a couple of fun coloring pages featuring these iconic birds. Have fun coloring in these cartoon birds with different shades: carnation; blush; mauvelous; primrose; salmon; coral; fuschia; or roseate. Direct link...  Read more »

Flamingo Extreme Facts & Oddities

Flamingo Week continues today with some interesting flamingo extremes and odd facts about this family of pink birds. Extremely Social Birds Flamingos live in colonies that may number thousands of individuals. Breeding is also colonial, with birds typically separating into smaller groups of 7-25 pairs. Breeding follows synchronized dancing displays...  Read more »

Flamingos in the News

Because of their large size and flashy colors, flamingos capture the imagination of bird lovers and wildlife observers. And because some of the species in this family are facing threats to their survival, flamingos are often featured in the news. Here are some stories...  Read more »

T-Shirt Tuesday: Flamingo Edition

It's Flamingo Week and we're sharing some new Flamingo t-shirts for our T-Shirt Tuesday!  Read more »