Chilean flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis
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There is a large flock of Chilean flamingos here at Edinburgh Zoo.
Our eldest flamingos were born in 1961 while the youngest individual hatched in 2016.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Rivers and wetlands
Fact file
They grow to 80cm–145cm tall and have a long neck and small head
Close to threatened, their population is thought to consist of around 200,000 individuals
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care our Chilean flamingos are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation