What is spain flamingos?

Spain is home to two species of flamingo - the greater flamingo and the lesser flamingo. The greater flamingo is the most widespread and commonly seen in Spain, while the lesser flamingo is very rare.

The greater flamingo is a large bird with a wingspan of up to 1.5 meters. They are pink in color and have long, thin legs. They are often seen in large flocks, sometimes numbering in the thousands. They live in saltwater lagoons and wetlands along the Mediterranean coast, as well as in the Ebro Delta and the Doñana National Park.

Flamingos are social birds and spend much of their time preening and bathing in groups. They are filter feeders and use their long, curved bills to sift through the mud and water for algae and small aquatic animals.

Flamingos are considered a threatened species in Spain due to habitat loss, pollution, and disturbance of breeding sites. Conservation efforts are underway to protect their habitats and breeding sites. The Doñana National Park is a particularly important breeding site for flamingos, and efforts are being made to protect it.