WoRMS taxon details
basis of record
Brown, L.H., E.K. Urban & K. Newman. (1982). The Birds of Africa, Volume I. <em>Academic Press, London.</em> [details]
additional source
Neave, Sheffield Airey. (1939-1996). Nomenclator Zoologicus vol. 1-10 Online. <em>[Online Nomenclator Zoologicus at Checklistbank. Ubio link has gone].</em> , available online at https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/126539/about [details]
From other sources
Description Size: small, less than 1 m tall. Plumage: deep pink, crimson and black. Other details: deep-keeled bill with upper mandible triangular in section, fits closely into lower; inner surface of both mandibles covered with fine mat of laminae. [details]
Remark While some authors have tended to merge Phoeniconaias with Phoenicopterus, there appears to be sufficient difference in behaviour and feeding mechanisms to warrant generic distinction. [details]
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