Lesser Flamingo (IMAGE) University of Queensland Caption The lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is a species of flamingo occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, with another population in India. Credit Sergey Dereliev Usage Restrictions Must be credited. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.