What is another word for Family Phoenicopteridae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli fˈə͡ʊnɪkˌɒptəɹˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
The Family Phoenicopteridae refers to a group of long-legged wading birds commonly known as flamingos. Synonyms for this family include the scientific family name Phoenicopteridae, as well as the common names Flamingo Family, Pink Family, and Greater Flamingo Family. Members of this family are found across the world in warm, shallow waters, and are known for their distinctive pink plumage, long necks, and hooked bills. Flamingos are social birds that mate for life, and often gather in large flocks to roost and forage. Despite their iconic and recognizable appearance, flamingos are considered a threatened species due to habitat loss and hunting.
