Flamingos are a type of wading bird that reside in tropical climates in regions of Africa, Asia, and around South America. They’re distinctly pink and tall-legged. The scientific name of the American flamingo with is the most common is Phoenicopterus ruber.
Other Flamingo species and their scientific names;
Chilean flamingo Phoenicopteruschilensis
Lesser flamingo Phoeniconaiasminor
James’s flamingo Phoenicoparrusjamesi
Greater flamingo Phoenicopterusroseus
Andean flamingo Phoenicoparrusandinus
Following is a collection of names ideas you can you baby, boy or female flamingo.
Baby Flamingo Names
Mingo– This is a short form for flamingo and can be used as a baby flamingo name.
Sunshine-a beautiful name to equate the beauty of your flamingo pet.
Adorabelle-is a name a combination of the term adorable and the name Anabelle to bring out such a pretty name to emphasize on the mutual bond between you and your pet.
Mango-is the name the perfect for a baby flamingo as it rhymes closely with Mingo the last part of the bird’s name flamingo.
Pinky pie-a pie is a delicious snack and the term can also be used to mean something pretty to the eye such as your flamingo chick.
Puffy Baby-a suitable name if the baby has lots of feathers on it.
Pearl-pearls are highly treasured gems. This name can show how much you value your pet.
Sunny-the sun can be used to endear something beautiful hence the name sunshine can be used to equalize your pet’s beauty.
Ayana-is an African name used to symbolize the beauty of a flower. This name symbolizes the beauty of your flamingo pet.
Baby Peach-this name will perfectly sort your peach feathered flamingo chick as it will stick.
Twiggy-a sweet name if your flamingo pet has skinny legs.
Cotton candy-as baby flamingos are born white the name is bond to last.
Pinky-the name suits pink feathered flamingos most.
Rosie-naming your pet after the ideal beauty of a rose flower is a great idea.
Bella-the name Bella means beautiful and suits the beauty of your flamingo.
Strawberry strawberries are sweet red fruits which can make an ideal name for your pet.
Flimflam-a cute name to show how you are affectionate towards your pet.
Lilly-a short and cool version of Lilian perfectly suitable as your pet’s name.
Candy floss-is a good flamingo name since they all grow up to look like gigantic colored candy flosses.
Pinkie pop-a perfect name for a pink feathered flamingo.
Pinkberry-flamingo feathers are pink and berries are sweet fruits, the name sounds perfectly sweet for your pet flamingo.
Curvy-this name will suit your flamingo pet due to their long curvy necks.
Cute Girl Flamingo Names
Ms. Feathers-feathers are the most attractive part of a flamingo, naming your pet feathers can simply emphasize its attractive beauty.
Pinkus-the name is derived from the pink color of a flamingo’s feathers.
Flamina-is a feminine nae created by combining the name flamingo with ulamina.
Strawberry-strawberries are sweet red fruits that can make an ideal name for your pet.
Pearl-pearls are highly treasured gems. This name can show how much you value your pet.
Princess-a princess is held with high esteem and well taken care of just as you take care of your flamingo pet.
Jamila-is an Ethiopian name translating to beauty which can be a suitable name for your female pet flamingo to highlight its beauty.
Peach-this name will perfectly sort your peach feathered flamingo as it will stick.
Lilly-a short and cool version of Lilian perfectly suitable as your pet’s name.
Mingo- Mingo is a short form for flamingo and can be used as a baby flamingo name.
Sunshine-a beautiful name to equate the beauty of your flamingo pet.
Adora belle-is a name a combination of the term adorable and the name Anabelle to bring out such a pretty name to emphasize on the mutual bond between you and your pet.
Curvy-this name will suit your flamingo pet due to their long curvy necks.
Ms. Feather butt-a name suitable if your flamingo has feathers all over.
Rosita-is a Spanish name for beautiful and picky females.
Lupe-a cute name suitable for the partly aggressive nature of the flamingo.
Isabela-is a Spanish name translating to God of abundance. This name shows how you consider your flamingo a blessing.
Paloma-is a Latin name for a peaceful and suitable name for the serene nature of flamingos.
Valencia-is a female Spanish name suitable for your robust flamingo.
Fernanda-if your female flamingo has a bold and adventurous nature then this is the perfect name.
Carlotta-is a suitable cute name for your flamingo’s carefree nature.
Esmeralda-this name is derived from the emerald stones which are highly valued showing how precious your flamingo bond is.
Rosie-naming your pet after the ideal beauty of a rose flower is a great idea.
Bella-the name Bella means beautiful and suits the beauty of your flamingo.
Good Boy(male) Flamingo Names
Pink bananas-a flamingo’s neck appears like a banana shape hence the name is suitable.
Walker- is a suitable name if your bird is fond of wandering in water.
Curvy– this name will suit your flamingo pet due to their long curvy necks.
Flamboyant-flamingos have fleshy feathers and they get their color from the diet which has a chemical whit reddish-orange pigment giving them their flamboyant color.
Pinkster-opts for Rockstar suiting well your vibrant male flamingo pet.
Tilter-a cute name for a flamingo symbolizing how they tilt their beaks upside down as they hold their breath underwater.
Curvy Billy-is a suitable name if your flamingo’s beak is curved.
Twiggy-a sweet name if your flamingo pet has skinny legs.
Roddy-is a cute name derived from the name Rodney.
Mr. Netty Feet-a funny name alluding to the flamingo’s webbed feet.
Pinkachu-a famous flamingo character’s name which can be suitable for your pet.
Improper Fraction-the suits a flamingo’s huge body compared to its skinny legs.
Salmon-is a suitable name for a flamingo with a peaceful nature.
Matty-is a Hebrew name translating to gift from God. Naming your flamingo Matty shows how much you value him.
Ace -an ace is used to refer to a set of diamonds. Naming your flamingo Ace shows how precious he is to you.
Marco-is a Hebrew name translating to warlike to suit the aggressive nature of your flamingo.
Roddy-is a cute name derived from the name Rodney.
Flamingo Group Names
A group of flamingos called a flamboyance! Other collective names for flamingos include;
- A flock of flamingos.
- A colony of flamingos.
- A stand of flamingos
- A regiment of flamingos.
- Pat
- Stand
Interesting Facts about Flamingos
The word flamingo comes from the Spanish word flamenco, a southern Spain rhythmic dance. This is thought to relate to the behavior of a group flamingos as they change direction in unison and move in a synchronized way. More interesting and fun facts include
- These birds can live from 20 to 30 years in the wild
- A Flamingo can sleep on just one leg!
- Flamingos lay just one egg in a clutch
- They have pink feathers due to the beta carotene in the foods they eat
- Flamingos are filter feeders and turn their heads “upside down” to eat.
- A flamingo’s feathers don’t turn pink until it reaches 2 or 3 years old
- Flamingos can actually fly high!
- Their webbed feet help them to move across the surface of a lake
- Flamingo parents feed their chicks a liquid they secrete, called crop milk
- Though a flamingo’s knees look like they bend backward, they actually DONT bend backwards
- Flamingo nests are made of mud
- Greater flamingos, found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe are the largest and tallest flamingo species while the Andean flamingos are the rarest.