Species
Six flamingo species are recognized by most sources, and these are generally placed in one genus. Two species, the Andean and the James's Flamingo, are often placed in the genus Phoenicoparrus instead of Phoenicopterus.
| Species | Geographic location | |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Flamingo (P. roseus) |
Old World | Parts of Africa, S. Europe and S. and SW Asia (Most widespread flamingo). |
| Lesser Flamingo (P. minor) |
Africa (e.g. Great Rift Valley) to NW India (most numerous flamingo). | |
| Chilean Flamingo (P. chilensis) |
New World | Temperate S. South America. |
| James's Flamingo (P. jamesi) |
High Andes in Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. | |
| Andean Flamingo (P. andinus) |
High Andes in Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina. | |
| American Flamingo (P. ruber) |
Caribbean and Galapagos islands. | |
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