American flamingo

Flamingoes in a nature reserve on the Yucatán Peninsula.

The American flamingo or caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a species of flamingo that occurs in Central America. It is related to the Greater flamingo, and the Chilean flamingo. It can also be found on the Galapagos Islands. The American flamingo's main traits are pink fur and long legs. It is also known as the Caribbean flamingo, although its found in the Galápagos Islands. It is the only flamingo that naturally lives in North America.

American Flamingo Media

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  American flamingo in Colombia

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  A wild American flamingo in Florida Bay, Everglades National Park. Some Florida Bay birds are thought to be year-round residents

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  A vagrant American flamingo near Fort Myers, Florida

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  Close-up of head at São Paulo Zoo, Brazil

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  Plameňák kubánský a mládě

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  Phoenicopterus ruber MHNT.ZOO.2010.11.64.1

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  A group of immature birds at Lago de Oviedo, Dominican Republic

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  Skull of American Flamingo

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  P. ruber stands on one leg in order to retain body heat

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  Individual at SeaWorld San Diego cleaning its feathers