GREATER

Phoenicopterus roseus (water bird)

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Greater

Animal

Name: Greater
gender: female
Animal specie: Phoenicopterus roseus (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: Greater - Appearance: Pale pinkish-white body; coral-red wing coverts. - Bill: Large, pink with a prominent black tip; "broken-back" shape. - Legs: Extremely long, pink; knees (intertarsal joints) are dark pink. - Neck: Long, slender, and highly mobile; often held in an S-shape. - Feet: Webbed (palmate); adapted for treading on soft sediment.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Female Greater Flamingo. Status: healthy. BCS: 3/5. Plumage: Symmetrical primary feathers; axillary feathers show bright coral. Feeding Mechanism: Tongue-pumping action is strong and rhythmic. Joint Health: No swelling in the intertarsal joints; full range of motion. Ocular: Clear yellow iris; no signs of avian conjunctivitis. Respiratory: Clear; high-altitude flight capacity is maintained. Stable in swamp/lagoon/estuary habitat.