- Africa: The majority of flamingo species are found in Africa, where they inhabit shallow lakes, swamps, and estuaries in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.
- South America: Several species of flamingoes are native to South America, where they can be found in the wetlands and shallow lakes of countries such as Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
- North America: One species of flamingo, the American flamingo, is found in North America, where it inhabits coastal lagoons and salt flats in the southern United States and Mexico.
- Europe: A small population of flamingoes live in Europe, primarily in the Camargue region of southern France.
- Asia: A few species of flamingoes are native to Asia, where they can be found in countries such as India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.
- Australia: One species of flamingo, the black flamingo, is endemic to Australia, where it inhabits the shallow lakes and wetlands of Western Australia.