Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
Lesser flamingos face threats from habitat degradation, pollution, and disturbance at breeding sites. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts often focus on protecting key wetland habitats. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect these vital flamingo feeding and breeding grounds.
The lesser flamingo is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa and western India. Birds are occasionally reported from farther north, but these are generally considered vagrants.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Lesser Flamingo. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
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