What are the scientific names for flamingos?

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2026-07-18 11:50

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Here is the name of every flamingo and their scientific name;

  • Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
  • Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)
  • Chilean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)
  • James's Flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi)
  • Andean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus andinus)
  • American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)

The answer varies depending on what type of flamingo. The greater flamingo is Phoenicopterus roseus.
All flamingoes are to a greater or lesser extent pink. There are six species and their scientific names are:

Phoenicopterus roseus, Greater Flamingo

Phoenicopterus minor, Lesser Flamingo

Phoenicopterus chilensis, Chilean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus jamesi, James' Flamingo

Phoenicopterus andinus, Andean Flamingo

Phoenicopterus ruber, American Flamingo

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