James's Flamingo
Phoenicoparrus jamesi
The James's Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) is a rare flamingo found in 5 countries, weighing about 2.0 kg. 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.
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.
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How to identify it
The James's flamingo is smaller than the Andean flamingo, and is about the same size as the Old World species, the lesser flamingo. A specimen of the bird was first collected by Charles Rahmer, who was on a collecting expedition sponsored by Harry Berkeley James, (1846–1892, a manager of a Chilean saltpetre mine born in Walsall, England) after whom the bird was named. It typically measures about 90–92 cm (2.95–3.02 ft) long and weighs about 2 kg (4.4 lb).
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Brazil.
When to see it
The James's Flamingo can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a James's Flamingo?
- The James's flamingo is smaller than the Andean flamingo, and is about the same size as the Old World species, the lesser flamingo. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a James's Flamingo?
- The James's Flamingo is a huge sized bird weighing about 2.0 kg.
- Where can you see a James's Flamingo?
- The James's Flamingo occurs in 5 countries, including Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a James's Flamingo?
- The James's Flamingo is most easily confused with the Andean Flamingo.
- Is the James's Flamingo endangered?
- The James's Flamingo is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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