Closed Today An aggressive strain of avian influenza, dangerous to birds, is currently present in Oklahoma. Susceptible birds at the OKC Zoo are being cared for in their indoor habitats to limit their exposure to the virus.
Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus chilensis
Range: South America, mainly Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru
Habitat: Lakes
Food: Aquatic invertebrates, algae and diatoms
Life Span: 20-30 years
To filter food and water, Chilean flamingo’s tongues have bristle-like projections.