CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

CLASSIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To which vertebrate group does a flamingo belong?
A
amphibians
B
birds
C
mammals
D
reptiles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flamingos constitute the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only family in the order Phoenicopteriformes . They are sometimes classified in the order Ciconiiformes (herons and storks) but also show similarities to anseriforms (ducks and geese), charadriiforms (shorebirds), and pelecaniforms (pelicans and cormorants).

Detailed explanation-2: -Flamingos are classified in the phylum Chordata, subphylum Vertebrata, class Aves, order Ciconiiformes, family Phoenicopteridae.

Detailed explanation-3: -All flamingos are found in tropical and subtropical areas. Populations of Chilean flamingos are found in central Peru, both coasts of southern South America (mainly in the winter), Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Bolivia, and southern Brazil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Did you know a flamingo has more neck bones than a giraffe? Giraffes, humans and most mammals have seven neck vertebrae, while flamingos have 19! This gives them the flexibility they need to clean their feathers, search for food, and perform elaborate courtship displays!

Detailed explanation-5: -A flamingo has 19 elongated cervical (neck) vertebrae allowing for maximum movement and twisting.

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