Flamenco

Flamencos
Characteristics:
se distinguen por sus largas piernas, cuello largo y curvo, así como una vocalización
parecida al ganso. Pertenecen a la misma familia de las cigüeñas, garzas e ibis. Existen
6 especies de flamenco.
El flamenco común tiene una media de altura de 110 a 150 cm y un peso de entre 2 y 4
kg.
Son encontrados en lagos, lagunas costeras, marismas, estuarios, zonas de manglares,
llanuras de marea e islas de arena en la zona intermareal. Su hábitat está rodeado de
aguas saladas, salobres y alcalinas de poca profundidad.
Su esperanza de vida es considerable para ser un ave, ya que pueden vivir más de 40
años.
DISTRIBUCIÓN DEL FLAMENCO

Todos habitan en áreas tropicales y subtropicales. Existen flamencos en Perú,
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia y sur de Brasil. Especies como el flamenco
enano habita en regiones de África. El flamenco del Caribe se encuentra principalmente
en Cuba, Bahamas y en la Península de Yucatán.
La distribución de los flamencos abarca América, África, Asia y Europa, es decir, viven
en la mayoría de los continentes salvo Oceanía y Antártida. ... Es por eso que las zonas
más al norte y al sur del planeta están desprovistas de flamencos.
El color del plumaje varía con la especie. Por ejemplo, los que habitan en ambientes
caribeños suelen ser brillantes y de tonos carmín o bermellón. Los chilenos son rosa
pálido. Estas variaciones e intensidades en el color se deben a su buena o mala
alimentación.
ALIMENTACIÓN DEL FLAMENCO
La composición de la dieta varía un poco entre las especies, que tienen distribuciones y
hábitats diversos. No obstante, su alimentación general está constituida por algas,
larvas, insectos, crustáceos, moluscos y pequeños peces. La especie más pequeña de
flamenco se alimenta con apenas 60 g al día.
Como dato curioso, se vuelven rosados conforme crecen y modifican su alimentación,
pues los adultos incluyen en su dieta alimentos que contienen carotenoides. Es por ello
por lo que llevan ese hermoso color. Si los carotenoides escasean en su dieta, el plumaje
palidece.
MIGRACIÓN DE LOS FLAMENCOS

One such fact about them is that they are non-migratory and generally, do not change
their habitat easily until something serious troubles them up.
The situations that may cause migration in flamingos are:
 Flamingos’ colonies that breed near high-altitude basins may move

to warmer regions in winter because the lakes and reservoirs may
freeze over during this time.
 Flamingos are dependent on aquatic regions. If drought occurs in
their breeding areas, they may relocate.
 Flamingos are adapted to low water levels and thus, when there is a
rise in water levels, they may search for more appropriate areas.
 Food shortage or difficult living conditions in their living areas
may insinuate migration.
 Any threat to their lives in their habitats may force the birds to
migrate to safe and secure areas.
Flamingos generally migrate in the winter season between October and March.
The migration usually occurs during the non-breeding season. Flamingos can
travel to the distance of 600 kilometers in one night for migration with the
speed of 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. However, the distance and the speed of
the flock while migrating varies depending on the wind conditions.
Greater Flamingos
The greater flamingos have the most diverse migration patterns. The birds that
are inhabited in northern regions migrate to warm areas during winters. Those
residing in northern Asia or the Middle East and regions of Africa, generally
migrate to India or Iran.
They migrate to the estuarine and freshwater habitats. Those residing in the parts
of Northern Europe migrate either to the southwest or southeast regions of the
continent in winters. It has been found that their migration patterns are getting
shorter due to ecological imbalance.
Caribbean Flamingos
The breed generally migrates short distances like other species. Those residing in
the Caribbean region are often found to migrate to Cuba during seasonal
migration. Whereas, during the non-breeding season, Hispaniola receives migrant
Caribbean flamingos.
Caribbean flamingos living in South America migrate to nearby areas, especially
Bonaire.
Andean Flamingos
This breed of flamingos is migratory and can fly 700 miles a day. In winters, they
migrate to the regions of lower wetlands, generally due to aridity in their habitats.
The wetlands of western and central Argentina and southern Peru receive Andean
flamingos as migrants during the non-breeding season.
James’ Flamingos
Their migration pattern is not so clear, but some birds of this breed may relocate
from higher to lower altitudes within Bolivia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile during
winters. However, some stay at the site due to the prevention of basins from
freezing by hot springs.
Lesser Flamingos
This species of the flamingo is nomadic and inhabits areas that have seasonal
fluctuation in resources and conditions. They do not migrate generally but some
may migrate from East to southern Africa, between Soda lakes and
Makgadikgadi and Etosha Pans.
Chilean Flamingos
They are migratory birds that migrate seasonally to enjoy seasonal temperature
differences. They migrate to regions that have milder Atlantic climates.
Good evening everyone, today i´m going to talk about a very friendly animal, the
flamingos and their migration.
Let’s start this topic with some characteristics about them, their scientific name is
Phoenicopterus roseus, they are birds that belong to the same family as storks,
herons and ibis. The common flamingo has an average height of 110 to 150 cm
and a weight of between 2 and 4 kg approximately. And their life expectancy is
considerable for a bird, as they can live for more than 40 years.
The flamingos prefer isolated and wet areas as habitats. They are found in lakes,
coastal lagoons, marshes, estuaries, mangrove areas, tidal flats, and sand islands
in the intertidal zone. Its habitat is surrounded by shallow salty, brackish, and
alkaline waters. The distribution of flamingos covers America, Africa, Asia, and
Europe, that is, they live on most continents except Oceania and Antarctica.
Some years ago, we considered 5 species of flamingo, but know we know 6

species and they live in different continents, these species are Lesser flamingo,
the Caribbean flamingo, the James’s flamingo, the greater flamingo, the Chilean
flamingo and the Andean flamingo. Their diet, regardless of where they live, is
almost the same. Their general diet is made up of algae, larvae, insects,
crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish.
Flamingos could have stayed in their normal habitats, but for some reason they
want to go to other lagoons and better areas. Some principal reasons for their
migration are freeze or drought water areas, the rise in the water level or difficult
living conditions, such as cold temperatures or not food enough for the colony.
The distance and time of migration depends on their destination, but in general
these animals travel around 6 hundred kilometers in one night during winter
season between October and march. However, the distance and the speed of the
flock while migrating varies depending on the wind conditions.
Talking about their destination, that depends on the different species

The greater flamingos have the most diverse migration patterns. Those residing
in northern Asia or the Middle East and regions of Africa, generally migrate to
India or Iran. They migrate to the estuarine and freshwater habitats. It has been
found that their migration patterns are getting shorter due to ecological
imbalance.
Caribbean Flamingos migrates short distances like other species are often found
to migrate to Cuba during seasonal migration.
Andean Flamingos migrate to the regions of lower wetlands of western and
central Argentina and southern Peru, generally due to aridity in their habitats.
James’ Flamingos pattern is not so clear, but some birds of this breed may
relocate from higher to lower altitudes within Bolivia, Argentina, Peru, and Chile
during winters.
Lesser Flamingos do not migrate generally, but some may migrate from East to
southern Africa.
Chilean Flamingos are migratory birds that migrate seasonally to enjoy seasonal
temperature differences. They migrate to regions that have milder Atlantic
climates.
To conclude with this presentation, I would like to show some interesting facts
about them.

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DISTRIBUCIÓN DEL FLAMENCO

MIGRACIÓN DE LOS FLAMENCOS

The situations that may cause migration in flamingos are:

 Flamingos’ colonies that breed near high-altitude basins may move

Some years ago, we considered 5 species of flamingo, but know we know 6

Talking about their destination, that depends on the different species

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