Andean flamingo

Description

The Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) is one of the rarest flamingos in the world.It lives in the Andes mountains of South America.Until 2014,it was classified in genus Phoenicopterus.It is closely related to James's flamingo,and the two make up the genus Phoenicoparrus.The Chilean flamingo,Andean flamingo,and James's flamingo are all sympatric,and all live in colonies (including shared nesting areas).The flamingo has a pale pink body with brighter upperparts,deep vinaceous-pink lower neck,breast,and wing coverts.It is the only flamingo species with yellow legs and three-toed feet.The bill of the Andean flamingo is pale yellow and black.