Filter feeding provides a rich and varied source of nutrition for flamingoes in fairly barren landscapes. We don’t know exactly when the flamingo’s ancestors started to filter feed ...

Therefore, this flamingo is thought to have poor breeding success. LIFE CYCLE: Flamingos are generally long lived, surviving for an average of 20 to 30 years, though some have lived up to 50 years.

[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] In 2017, the Status of Key Biodiversity Areas report observed that the overall status of the sites, which included major flamingo feeding sites, were unfavourable.