Lesser Flamingo

in flocks from hundreds to tens to thousands The Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) has a long neck and long legs, a bent bill and a large body. Shorter and darker pink than the greater flamingo, Lesser flamingos have a deep red bill, tipped with black, whereas the bill of greater flamingos is light pink, tipped with black. The lesser flamingo has faint pink feathers with black primaries and secondaries, and deep crimson legs The eyes are yellow to orange and are surrounded by a maroon ring.