Puna Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi)

Other Scientific Names
Phoenicopterus jamesi [Collar et al. (1994)], Phoenicopterus jamesi [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)]

Other Names (World)
Puna Flamingo, Lesser Andean Flamingo, James's Flamingo

Family
Phoenicopteridae (Flamingos)

Size
90 - 92 cm

First Described (Guide)
Sclater, 1886

Habitat
Saline lakes in the high Andean plateaus. From 2,300 - 4,500 m.

Range (Guide)

Argentina (B), Bolivia (B), Chile (B), Peru (B).

Restricted to limited zone in Andes, 15� - 26� south, comprising extreme southern Peru, western Bolivia, northern Chile and north-western Argentina. Most localized species.

Population
Estimated population is 100,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status NT
Habitat destruction and degradation through mining, excessive extraction of water, disturbance through tourism are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Fluted rattles.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (7)...)

James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) [XC146925]
by Andrew Spencer from Lago Uru Uru, Oruro, Bolivia (call)

James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) [XC272894]
by Peter Boesman from Laguna near Lagunillas, Jujuy, Argentina (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) which is pinker, with a paler and longer bill, Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) which is larger showing more black in wings and bill and has yellow legs.

References
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Files:

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