Greater flamingoes are related to the Chilean flamingoes that live on the mainland, but these are found only in the Galapagos. The are large, over three ft (1 m), and live in small groups in saltwater estuaries and lagoons. They are all pink with black patches on wings and a black bill.

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Descriptions and help from:

• Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands
  by David L. Pearson and Les Beletsky
• Galapagos Islands Born of Fire
  by Tui De Roy