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Flamingo

Elegant pink flamingo who loves to stand on one leg and show off her beautiful plumage.

Flamingo

Amazing Flamingo Facts

  • These animals are truly remarkable creatures with amazing adaptations!
  • Every day, researchers discover new fascinating behaviors and abilities!
  • Zoos play a crucial role in studying and protecting these incredible animals!

About Flamingo

Natural Habitat

These remarkable animals are naturally found in Shallow salt water, where they have perfectly adapted to thrive in their unique environmental conditions.

Physical Characteristics

These animals display distinctive Eating shrimp and algae, which serve important purposes including camouflage, communication, and species recognition. With lengths reaching 40-60 years, these animals are perfectly adapted for their lifestyle and habitat needs.

Diet and Feeding

Their diet consists primarily of Heads upside down, which provides the nutrition they need to thrive in their environment. Their diet consists primarily of Parent's crop milk, which provides the nutrition they need to thrive in their environment.

Behavior and Social Life

Their sleep patterns involve Standing on one leg, which is perfectly adapted to their lifestyle and survival needs.

Conservation Status

While some flamingo populations are stable, they face threats from habitat loss, pollution, and climate change affecting their wetland homes.

Activities & Learning

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Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami

Miami, FL

1 flamingo

Adults: $22.95, Children: $18.95

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