Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Flamingos (Phoenicopteridae)
- Order
- Phoenicopteriformes
Overview
The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from farther north, but these are generally considered vagrants.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to see it
Destination guides featuring this bird
Range and habitat
Locally from Africa and Madagascar to far northwestern India (mainly Gujarat).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lesser flamingo
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
