THE ANIMALS
Chilean Flamingo
CHILEAN FLAMINGO
Phoenicopterus chilensis
Class
Birds
Order
Phoenicopteriformes
Family
Phoenicopteridae
Habitat
Wetlands of South America
Diet
Aquatic invertebrates, insects, algae
Curiosity
The pink coloration of flamingos in nature derives from filtering, through their beak, small crustaceans rich in beta-carotene. The weight of an adult specimen is about 2.3 kg, height 85 cm, wingspan 130 cm.
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE - TEMPORARY CLOSURES
• Isola Madre: closed for the entire day on Saturday, August 30, 2025
• Rocca di Angera: early closure on Sunday, August 31 and Friday, September 12, 2025 (castle closed at 4:30 PM, last entry at 3:30 PM)
• Isola Bella: Saturday, September 6, early closure for private event (ticket office and last entry at 12:00 PM, palace closed at 12:30 PM, garden at 1:00 PM)
We apologize for any inconvenience.