Phoenicopterus ruber Linnaeus, 1758 – Flaming karmazynowy – American flamingo

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Status

The species is alien in whole area of its current or past occurrence in Poland

Casual in the environment

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 SO 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