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Greater flamingo - Phoenicopterus roseus. NOT to be confused with American flamingo. Extremely pale, usually white. Solid pink bill, no white on bill. Found in Europe and Africa.
Lesser flamingo - Phoeniconaias minor. Sometimes labelled as a Phoenicoparrus species. Gathers in flocks of millions. Pale, though not as pale as greater. Extremely dark bill, red to black. Same color legs. Endemic to Africa.
Chilean flamingo - Phoenicopterus chilensis. Resembles greater. Ivory to white bill sets it apart. Found in South America, hence name.
Puna flamingo - Phoenicoparrus jamesi. Often called James' flamingo. Yellow bill, pink legs distinguish it from Andean. Dark stripe from eye to bill. Rare. Found in Argentina.
American flamingo - Phoenicopterus ruber. NOT to be confused with greater flamingo. Extremely bright salmon color; most well-known species of flamingo. Bill is pink, but with white base. Brightest species of flamingo, easily told apart by its color. Found in Florida and Central America.
Andean flamingo - Phoenicoparrus andinus. Very rare. Pale yellow bill. Only flamingo species with yellow legs. Often soft pink with white face. Found in the Andes, hence name.