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Focus on Flamingos: History and Taxonomy - National Zoo| FONZ The six species of flamingo are separated into two groups according to the size and shape of their bills and also in the number and arrangement of their lamellae. The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber), and Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) have a relatively simple feeding structure in their bill. Phoenicopterus stocki roamed in northern Mexico, and Phoenicopterus floridanus could be found in Florida. nationalzoo.si.edu /Animals/Birds/Focus_on_flamingoes/history_and_taxonomy.cfm   (729 words)

Phoenicopterus - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Phoenicopterus Long-legged and long-necked wading bird, family Phoenicopteridae, of the stork order Ciconiiformes. Largest of the family is the greater or roseate flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber, found in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, with delicate pink plumage and 1.25 m/4 ft tall. They sift the mud for food with their downbent bills, and build colonies of high, conelike mud nests, with a little hollow for the eggs at the top. encyclopedia.farlex.com /Phoenicopterus   (178 words)

Digimorph - Phoenicopterus ruber (Caribbean flamingo) Flamingos are easily distinguishable by their rosy or pink feathers (due to the ingestion of carotenoids in their diets), elongate necks and legs, and a conspicuously ventroflexed bill. The specimen of Phoenicopterus ruber (Ohio University Vertebrate Collections [OUVC] 9756) was donated to Ohio University from the Brevard Zoo, Florida, USA (http://www.brevardzoo.org/). The specimen was frozen, subsequently thawed, injected, scanned and dissected. digimorph.org /specimens/Phoenicopterus_ruber   (1045 words)

Flamingo The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is the largest and is divided into two subspecies, while the lesser (Phoeniconaias minor) is the smallest and more brightly coloured. The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) has grey legs with pink bands, and the James’ flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi), instead of having red flight feathers, has fl. The James’ flamingo was believed to be extinct in 1924, but was rediscovered in 1957, cohabiting with the Chilean flamingo. www.robstewartphotography.com /facts/Flamingo.asp?i_id=321   (688 words)

San Diego Zoo's Animal Bytes: Flamingo Their pink or reddish color comes from the rich sources of carotenoid pigments (like the pigments of carrots) in the algae and small crustaceans that the birds eat. The Caribbean flamingos Phoenicopterus ruber ruber are the brightest, showing their true colors of red, pink, or orange on their legs, bills, and faces. Caribbean, greater Phoenicopterus ruber, and Chilean flamingos Phoenicopterus chilensis are larger and feed mostly on invertebrates such as brine flies, shrimps, and mollusks. www.sandiegozoo.org /animalbytes/t-flamingo.html   (1044 words)

ipedia.com: Flamingo Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Flamingos (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3-5 feet in height, found in both the western and eastern hemispheres. Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), Africa, southern Asia and southern Europe. Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), until recently considered a subspecies of Greater Flamingo. www.ipedia.com /flamingo.html   (415 words)

Flamingos Flamingos are gregarious wading birds in the genus Phoenicopterus and family Phoenicopteridae. They are found in both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres, but are more numerous in the latter. The identity of the closest relatives of the flamingos is a rather contentious issue. www.avianweb.com /flamingos.html   (1246 words)

sociology - Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber Flamingos (genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the western and eastern hemispheres. Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), Africa, southern Asia and southern Europe. Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), until recently considered a subspecies of Greater Flamingo. www.aboutsociology.com /sociology/Flamingo   (385 words)

Flamingo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Flamingos (((biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species) genus Phoenicopterus monotypic in ((biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more genera) family Phoenicopteridae) are gregarious wading birds, usually 3–5 feet in height, found in both the western and eastern hemispheres. (Click link for more info and facts about Caribbean Flamingo) Caribbean Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), until recently considered a ((biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species) subspecies of Greater Flamingo. It breeds in the (Region including the Caribbean islands) Caribbean and once inhabited (A state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War) Florida, www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fl/flamingo.htm   (680 words)

An epizootic of lead poisoning in greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) in Spain -- Mateo et al. 33 (1): 131 ... An epizootic of lead poisoning in greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) in Spain -- Mateo et al. An epizootic of lead poisoning in greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) in Spain During November 1992 to March 1993, and November 1993 to February 1994, 106 greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) were collected dead or moribund in the wetlands of El Fondo and Salinas de Santa Pola, eastern Spain. www.jwildlifedis.org /cgi/content/abstract/33/1/131   (156 words)

Flamingo - MSN Encarta They are sometimes placed in their own order, Phoenicopteriformes. The greater flamingo is classified as Phoenicopterus ruber, its vivid red subspecies as Phoenicopterus ruber ruber, and its paler subspecies as Phoenicopterus ruber roseus. The Chilean flamingo is classified as Phoenicopterus chilensis, the Andean flamingo as Phoenicopterus andinus, James's flamingo as Phoenicopterus jamesi, and the lesser flamingo as Phoenicopterus minor. encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761561510/Flamingo.html   (477 words)

Environmental Expert.com. Factors influencing flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseuis) distribution in the Pulicat Lagoon ... Factors influencing flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseuis) distribution in the Pulicat Lagoon ecosystem, India The shallow (1.5 m) Pulicat Lagoon in India supports a variety of migratory birds (125 species), especially flamingos and storks. Flamingo populations in this area are dominated by Phoenicopterus roseuis, and they are densely distributed in shallow areas and fringes of the lake where the water level is below 40 cm. www.environmental-expert.com /resulteacharticle4.asp?cid=6063&codi=5034   (135 words)

IHS: Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) from the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Slimbridge, United Kingdom, ... Import Health Standard for the Importation of Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) from the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Slimbridge, United Kingdom, into New Zealand for Zoological Gardens Pursuant to section 22 of the Biosecurity Act 1993, this is the import health standard for the importation of greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber roseus) from the The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Slimbridge, United Kingdom, into New Zealand for zoological gardens. The flamingo fledglings must have been raised in an approved pre-export isolation facility (Appendix I) from hatching eggs sourced from the flamingo colony belonging to The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Slimbridge. www.biosecurity.govt.nz /imports/animals/standards/zooflaic.uk.htm   (3772 words)

Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber at MarineBio.org Reaching about 2 kilograms in weight, these birds have long, spindly legs, gracefully curved necks and famously bright pink feathers, feet and legs. Phoenicopterus ruber: Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Ehrlich, P., Dobkin, D., and Wheye, D. The Birders Handbook: A Field Guide to the Natural History of North American Birds. www.marinebio.org /species.asp?id=170   (1014 words)

Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor, in the Rift Valley of East Africa. Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor, in the Rift Valley of East Africa. Millions of flamingos of two species congregate to feed on plankton in the soda lakes of Africa’s Rift Valley. The birds in this photograph are Lesser Flamingos, Phoenicopterus minor. www.lostworldarts.com /africa/flamingohorde.htm   (77 words)

Phoenicopterus Minor (Aptenodytes patagonia), Flamingoes poster print   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) 'Phoenicopterus Minor (Aptenodytes patagonia), Flamingoes' poster print image is loading..... The image area of this print is in a high gloss finish which is offset by the matt finish of the borders; very nice. You may still place your order at our affiliate site. www.1stoppostershop.com /products/Pecheur/pd_Phoenicopterus.asp   (69 words)

Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) Unmistakable with its long neck and legs and strangely-shaped bill used ‘upside down’ for sifting through shallow water for shrimps and other small organisms. The similar but smaller Lesser Flamingo Phoenicopterus minor could also occur on Socotra and is distinguished by its all-fl bill. Status and distribution: A passage migrant and winter visitor in small numbers. www.mikee84.freeserve.co.uk /sp/sp_074.htm   (64 words)

2003 Bay Area Conservation Biology Symposium - Papers O-Z   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) The transmission and detection of seismic cues may be an important component of elephant communication and may have implications for management decisions concerning elephant habitat use and crop raiding deterrents. We used artificial social stimulation (decoys, vocalization playbacks, and artificial nests) to encourage breeding in a population of six Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber ruber) that had not successfully bred since their introduction to Guana Island, BVI, in 1992. During a control period prior to the introduction of stimuli, flamingos exhibited no social displays or nest building activities. www.cnr.berkeley.edu /consbio/symposium/papers_nz.html   (3099 words)

South Africa Birds - Greater Flamingo {Phoenicopterus roseus} South Africa Birds - Greater Flamingo {Phoenicopterus roseus} South Africa Birds - Greater Flamingo {Phoenicopterus roseus} The Greater Flamingo is a large, very slender, pale pink or white... South Africa Birds - Greater Flamingo {Phoenicopterus roseus} The Greater Flamingo is a large, very slender, pale pink or... www.sa-venues.com /wildlife/birds_greater_flamingo.htm   (548 words)

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Flamingos, Phoenicopteridae, Phoenicopterus, Phoeniconaias, Phoenicoparrus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) They belong to 3 Genera, although sometimes species are wrongly placed in Internet material. Web search for Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber roseus Image search for Greater Flamingo, Phoenicopterus ruber roseus www.birdsandanimals.info /bcp/articles/flamingos.htm   (118 words)

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