Flamingo (Caribbean)

Caribbean Flamingos are the only flamingo to naturally inhabit North America. They stand between 4-4.6 ft in height, they have a wingspan of approximately 4.9 ft and they weigh between 5 - 6.2 lbs.

They are deep pink/red/orange in colour and they have the brightest plumage of all flamingo species. They have long, pink legs with their knees being a slightly darker pink.

Their large bill is downward curving and it is pink in colour with a black tip. Caribbean’s have a loud, deep honking call similar to a goose. They call loudly during courtship but they have a quieter call while they are feeding.

photographed at Discovery Cove Aviary, Orlando, FL