Phoenicopterus ruber Linnaeus, 1758 – Flaming karmazynowy – American flamingo
Information in Alien Species in Poland database are purely scientific and not legally binding.
Status
The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland
Casual
Reproduction not recorded
One confirmed record of an individual that escaped or was released from captivity.
Non invasive alien species
Occurrence
Distribution description
Recorded only exceptionally.
Earliest introduction/record
in 1965
Types of transport
- Intentional transport to Poland
Pathways of introduction
- Pet / aquarium / terrarium species (including live food for such species)
Type of release into natural environment
- Escape from confinement
References
- Komisja Faunistyczna PTZool 2023. Aneks: Gatunki ptaków stwierdzone w Polsce do 01.01.2023, lecz nie zaliczone do awifauny krajowej link
Life form: Bird
Phylum: Vertebrata
Class: Aves
Order: Phoenicopteriformes
Family: Phoenicopteridae