Endangered species
in Novosibirsk region

	Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) Distribution Flamingo is distributed in warm climate, Africa, India, Ceylon, South America. In Siberia is very seldom seen. Description Weighs about 3-4 kg. Adult birds are white with pink plumage. As bird grows older plumage is brighter.

Behaviour

Flamingos don’t live in groups, far from each other. If nothing disturbs a bird, it can live at one place for a long time. It’s difficult for flamingo to fly, but if something threatening appears it can fly.

Human impact

Water pollution, drying of lakes. Hunting.

Measures taken

Put in Red Data book of the region.