red-tailed flamingo (Phoenicopterus jamesi)
Flamingos are characterized by their bright pink body coloration, which is caused by their diet of plankton, algae, and crustaceans.
| Classification. | Flamingos (order of birds in the family Flamingidae) |
|---|---|
| distribution | Caribbean Coast |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 120-140cm |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 2 to 3 kg |