Flamingos are beautiful and spectacular birds. There are six different species: the common flamingo, the Caribbean flamingo, James's flamingo, the Andean flamingo, and the dwarf flamingo. In addition, they stand out for their colorful plumage that varies depending on the diet and the species. Caribbean flamingos are usually crimson or vermilion, while Chilean flamingos are pale pink. Likewise, newborns are white or grayish in color.
On the other hand, the common flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus ) is the largest species. It measures between 120 and 150 centimeters and weighs more than three kilograms. On the contrary, the dwarf flamingo measures around 80 centimeters and weighs two and a half kilos. Also, males are usually larger and heavier than females.
Due to their beauty, it is no wonder that they are quite popular on social media. In fact, on Instagram the hashtag #flamingo has more than four million publications. Likewise, your search in Spanish (flamingos) shows more than 170 thousand images. And is not for less! Since they are some of the most majestic birds.
If you want to discover the best flamingo images, take a look at the following gallery.
