Flamingo

Least Concern
Flamingo

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

Quick Facts

Habitat: Wetlands
Diet: Omnivore

Fun Facts

Flamingos get their pink color from eating shrimp and algae
They can only eat with their heads upside down
Flamingos stand on one leg to conserve body heat
They live in flocks that can number in the thousands

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