About the Greater Flamingo
The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern (coastal) and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean countries of Southern Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) |
| Species | Phoenicopterus roseus |
| Species Codes | grefla3, GRFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Flamingo belong to?
The Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) belongs to the Flamingos family (Phoenicopteridae), in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Flamingo?
The greater flamingo is the largest and most widespread species of the flamingo family. Common in the Old World, they are found in Northern (coastal) and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, the Levant, the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean c...
Where can I report a Greater Flamingo sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Flamingo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grefla3, or on iNaturalist.
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