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 |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
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.
What is the conservation status of the James's Flamingo?
The James's Flamingo is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
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.
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