What are the natural predators of flamingos?

Predators. Most flamingo predators are other species of birds. The lesser flamingo's eggs and chicks are preyed upon by several birds. The lappet-faced and white-headed vultures feed on eggs, young flamingos, and dead flamingos. The Egyptian vulture feeds mostly on flamingo eggs. read more

As the natural habitats of these types of predators are destroyed by humans, they move where they can for survival. That is why Flamingos have more of a problem with these types of predators than they ever did in the past. The Flamingo has only one line of defense and that is their very powerful legs. read more

Among all predators, flamingos suffer the highest death rates from attacks by other birds. Predatory birds such as lappet-faced and white-headed vultures feast on flamingo eggs, along with dead birds and juveniles. read more

Flamingos live in areas with shallow water beside lakes and rivers where there are few predators. Their most common predators are birds of prey such as eagles and hawks passing over. The adult flamingos are not in danger from such predators because of their large size, but their chicks are and they must stay near and protect their chicks. read more