Dwarf flamingo

Did you know that they form flocks of up to 1,000 individuals?

Its range is predominantly in the southern region of Africa, reaching south to South Africa, north to Yemen and west to Senegal and the coast of Guinea.

The flamingo usually forms large groups of 500 to 1000 birds. They reproduce every 5 - 8 years and usually lay one egg per clutch. They build their nests in shallow water with thick, wet mud. They are conical in shape with a flattened top and are located 15 to 20 cm above the water. Chicks hatch covered with a gray down that turns to brown within 15 days of hatching.

One of the threats to the dwarf flamingo is predators. It is preyed upon mainly by carnivorous mammals and birds. Humans can contribute to the degradation of flamingo habitats through deforestation, agriculture, drainage, pollution, and industry. This is leading to a decline in its overall population.

Conservation status

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated