Every Flamingo Explained in 23 Minutes

Every Flamingo Explained in 23 Minutes Greater flamingos are the tallest, the most widespread, and the bird most people picture when they hear the word flamingo. They're basically nature's aristocrats, wading through shallow waters like they own the entire wetland. And in a way, they do. A full adult can stand nearly five feet tall, with a wingspan stretching close to 170 centimeters, yet they weigh only around 2 to 4 kilograms. That's a lot of bird held up by impossibly thin legs.