The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family.

The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Stock Photo
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Tito Kochuveettil / Alamy Stock Photo

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T32E2R

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36 MB (824.7 KB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

4750 x 2646 px | 40.2 x 22.4 cm | 15.8 x 8.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

27 March 2019

Location:

Koonthankulam bird sanctuary in Tamilnadu

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The greater flamingo was described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1811. It was previously thought to be the same species as the American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), but because of coloring differences of its head, neck, body, and bill, the two flamingos are now most commonly considered separate species. The greater flamingo has no subspecies.