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Flamingos - Order Phoenicopteriformes

Flamingos (Order Phoenicopteriformes) are birds that inhabit tropical or subtropical areas. They are wading birds with long legs and distinctive pink or red plumage. Flamingos belong to the Order Phoenicopteriformes.
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber)
The greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a lanky wading bird known for its distinct pink and crimson plumage, pink legs, and stout, down-turned bill.
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