About the James's Flamingo
James's flamingo, also known as the puna flamingo, is a species of flamingo that lives at high altitudes in the Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and northwest Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Phoenicopteriformes |
| Family | Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae) |
| Species | Phoenicoparrus jamesi |
| Species Codes | jamfla1, PUFL, JAFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the James's Flamingo belong to?
The James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) belongs to the Flamingos family (Phoenicopteridae), in the order Phoenicopteriformes.
How can I identify the James's Flamingo?
James's flamingo, also known as the puna flamingo, is a species of flamingo that lives at high altitudes in the Andean plateaus of Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and northwest Argentina....
Where can I report a James's Flamingo sighting?
You can log sightings of James's Flamingo on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jamfla1, or on iNaturalist.