Phoenicopterus minutus (SciiFii)

The California flamingo (Phoenicopterus minutus) is a species of flamingo that originally lived in California during the Late Pleistocene and was once extinct, but has since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced throughout the modern wetlands, lakes, rivers, and ponds across California to help boost biodiversity. The California flamingo is the smallest species of flamingo, though it is still a tall and large bird by most standards. The species can weigh from 1.1 to 2.7 kg (2.4 to 5.0 lb). The standing height is around 76 to 83 cm (30 to 31 inches). The California flamingo's plumage is very pale pink. When perched, a small amount of dark red can be seen in the wings; these are the flight feathers. White skin occurs around the eyes, which are bright pale yellow in adults. The legs are brick red and the bill is bright pink with a black tip. Like all flamingos, they lay a single chalky-white egg on a mound they build of mud. California flamingo chicks join creches soon after hatching, sometimes numbering over 100,000 individuals. The creches are marshalled by a few adult birds that lead them by foot to fresh water, a journey that can reach over 20 mi (32 km). The conservation status of the California flamingo is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the California flamingo's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.
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