flamingo Flashcards
1
Q
what age do flamingos mature
A
3-5
2
Q
life span naturally and in captivity
A
20-30
50
3
Q
common species of flamingo
A
old -greater and lesser
new world - andean, james’, chilean
4
Q
most threatened species
A
andean
5
Q
most widespread species
A
greater
6
Q
breeding season
A
summer except andes na dec-feb
7
Q
flamingos are known to be ___ bids found in what type of water
A
wading
saltwater and brackish
8
Q
Flamingo nests are made __
A
mud, small stones, straw, feathers with room for one large egg or occasionally 2
9
Q
Mound building begins up to __ weeks before laying
A
6
10
Q
It takes __ years to acquire the pink,red or orange plumage and bent bill
A
3
11
Q
grp of flamingos are called
A
flamboyance
12
Q
gestation length
A
27-31
13
Q
normal temp
A
40
14
Q
normal HR
A
60-100
