35 reactions | The lesser flamingo(African flamingo) is the smallest species of flamingo, though it is a tall and large bird by most standards. The species can weigh from 2.6 to 6 lb. Most of the plumage is pinkish white. The clearest difference between this species and the greater flamingo, is the much more extensive black on the bill. #didyouknow #funfact #funfactfriday #flamingo | Wildlife World Zoo | Facebook

Friday Flamingo Facts: Tiny but mighty! The Lesser Flamingo is the smallest of the world’s six flamingos species, but don’t let their size fool you. They thrive in environments that are deadly to most other animals! Lesser Flamingo Superpowers: 1. Inhabits caustic, highly alkaline lakes that would burn the skin of humans and other animals. 2. Lives in lake water that reaches temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. Eats toxic cyanobacteria for breakfast. While cyanobacteria (or blue-green alga