ARKive - Andean flamingo - Phoenicoparrus andinus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus)

Puna flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi)
The puna flamingo has the unmistakeable long neck and legs, and a distinctive down-curved bill characteristic of all flamingo species. With... More 15 Images 1 Video
Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis)
Information on the Chilean flamingo is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 2 Videos
Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
With its brilliant pinkish-red plumage, long slender legs, and remarkably thin, flexible neck, the Caribbean flamingo is one of the most... More 23 Images 2 Videos
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)
The greater flamingo is instantly recognisable by its long, thin neck and legs, colourful plumage and distinctive downward-bending beak. As... More 44 Images 6 Videos
Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)
Instantly recognisable in flocks of hundreds to tens of thousands, the lesser flamingo has a long neck and long legs, a bent bill and a... More 39 Images 25 Videos
Little blue heron (Egretta caerulea)
The little blue heron (Egretta caerulea) is unique amongst herons as it is the only species with two distinct colour morphs for mature and... More 27 Images 1 Video
Cocoi heron (Ardea cocoi)
Emblematic of the wetlands of South America, where it is the largest heron species, the cocoi heron is a distinctive waterbird with an... More 18 Images 0 videos
White ibis (Eudocimus albus)
With its distinctive brilliant white plumage and contrasting black primary feathers, the white ibis (Eudocimus albus) is a striking... More 25 Images 2 Videos
Least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Information on the least bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 0 videos
American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus)
The American bittern (Botaurus lentiginosus) is a stocky wading bird best known for the male’s unique, loud, guttural call which has led to... More 15 Images 1 Video
Reddish egret (Egretta rufescens)
Information on the reddish egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 32 Images 0 videos
Yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis)
The yellow-billed stork (Mycteria ibis) is a large wading bird, which is most easily distinguished by its black tail and long neck. It also... More 39 Images 4 Videos
Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex)
The unmistakable, prehistoric-looking shoebill is one of the most impressive birds to be found in Africa. A mysterious inhabitant of... More 18 Images 2 Videos
Slaty egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Information on the slaty egret is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Australasian bittern (Botaurus poiciloptilus)
Information on the Australasian bittern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)
With its huge, ungainly stature, balding pink head and enormous wedge-shaped bill, it is easy to see why many consider the Marabou stork to... More 55 Images 0 videos
Wood stork (Mycteria americana)
Information on the wood stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 34 Images 0 videos
Greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius)
This huge stork has a naked pink head, a very thick yellow bill and a low-hanging neck pouch. The neck ruff is white and, other than the... More 10 Images 2 Videos
Woolly-necked stork (Ciconia episcopus)
Information on the woolly-necked stork is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Oriental white stork (Ciconia boyciana)
This tall and elegant bird can be identified by the ruff of longer feathers across the throat and upper breast. It is white apart from the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Indian pond-heron (Ardeola grayii)
The Indian pond-heron is an elegant bird with white-grey plumage, a brown stripe on its back, and a yellow beak with a black tip... More 22 Images 1 Video
Chinese egret (Egretta eulophotes)
This beautifully elegant member of the heron family is characterised by its long legs, neck and bill, and upright body. It has a drooping... More 7 Images 0 videos
Dwarf olive ibis (Bostrychia bocagei)
Until its rediscovery in 1990, the only evidence for the continued existence of the dwarf olive ibis was from historical reports and... More 6 Images 0 videos
African sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)
Information on the African sacred ibis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 3 Videos
Black-faced ibis (Theristicus melanopis)
Owing its name to a conspicuous patch of bare black skin around its eye and throat, the black-faced ibis is a long-legged wader from South... More 7 Images 0 videos
Asian crested ibis (Nipponia nippon)
In spite of the Asian crested ibis’ remarkable recovery from the brink of extinction, this distinctive bird remains one of the world’s most... More 13 Images 0 videos
Striated heron (Butorides striata)
Also known as the little heron due to its small size, the striated heron has a dark grey back, a thick grey to reddish-brown neck, a large... More 26 Images 2 Videos
Western reef-egret (Egretta gularis)
Western reef-egret is the name given to two former subspecies of the little egret (Egretta garzetta), now treated somewhat contentiously as... More 18 Images 1 Video
Intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
A medium-sized heron with striking white plumage, the intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia) is most attractive during the breeding... More 28 Images 1 Video
Madagascar heron (Ardea humbloti)
This large grey heron may be seen standing solitary and motionless in shallow waters, a habitat that it is perfectly adapted for. Its long... More 5 Images 0 videos

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