Jambo 🦩 Birds
Flamingo
Phoenicopterus sp.
Photo : lienyuan lee, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
AmboseliRare
Points60 and up
Its pink colour comes from pigments in the algae and crustaceans it filters.
Tracker tip
🎯 Look for them on Amboseli's seasonal lakes after the rains.
Where to see it
Amboseli : rare
FAQ
Where can I see a flamingo on safari?
The flamingo lives in Amboseli. It's easiest to spot in Amboseli (rare).
How do I recognise a flamingo?
Its pink colour comes from pigments in the algae and crustaceans it filters. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Phoenicopterus sp.) offline.