LESSER

Phoeniconaias minor (water bird)

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Lesser

Animal

Name: Lesser
gender: female
Animal specie: Phoeniconaias minor (water bird)
Habitat: swamp

About It

Nutrition: Herbivorous
Food Offered: Aquatic_plants
Food Qty: 0.5KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Lesser - Appearance: Deep pink to red plumage; dark crimson flight feathers. - Bill: Deeply angular; dark maroon with black tip; specialized lamellae. - Legs: Long, thin, and pink; feet are webbed (palmate). - Neck: Long and flexible; 19 cervical vertebrae. - Eyes: Small, yellow to orange iris; lateral placement.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Female Lesser Flamingo. Status: healthy. BCS: 2.5/5. Plumage: Vibrant pink (reflects optimal spirulina-based diet). Beak: Fine filter lamellae are clean and unobstructed. Locomotion: Steady on mudflats; normal "marching" social behavior. Salt Glands: Supraorbital glands are active (excreting excess salt). Integument: Foot pads are soft but resilient to alkaline waters. Stable in swamp/alkaline lake habitat.