CARIBBEAN FLAMINGO
Phoenicopterus ruber ruber
Its color comes from seaweed, plankton and small water invertebrate animals’ pigments.
WEIGHT : 2 to 4 kg
FOOD : Seaweed
THREATS : Pollution
ECO-GESTURE : Use eco-friendly products, such as :
– sodium bicarbonate and soap flakes (grease-removing),
– white vinegar (descaling agent),
– essential oils (disinfectant),
– european eco-label detergents.
MORE INFO :
Family : Phoenicopteridae
Habits : gregarious
Egg-Laying : 1 egg
Incubation : 26 to 31 days
Longevity : 40 years
CITES : Appendix IIA
