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Phoenicopteriformes - Flamingos

There are six species of large wading birds in this order. Flamingos are 3-5 feet tall and have long legs, long necks, and long, bent bills. Most species are pink, white, or red and are found in tropical fresh and salt water lagoons and lakes.

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Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Phoenicopteriformes