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Flamingos are beautiful pink birds that love to stand on one leg! They are known for their long necks and legs, and they often live in big groups called colonies.
Key details
- Length
- 90-150 cm
- Wingspan
- 140-170 cm
- Weight
- 1.5-4 kg
- Lifespan
- 30-50 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 28-31 days
- Migration Distance
- 1000 km
Traits
FeatheredSocialColorfulFilter FeederHerbivorousWetlandKeystone SpeciesMigratory
What this page adds
The Flamingos have long, slender pink legs, a flexible neck, and a large, uniquely curved pink or reddish bill. Their vibrant plumage ranges from pale pink to deep carmine, contrasting with black flight feathers. These tall, elegant birds are instantly recognizable by their striking color.
Flamingo chicks are born white or gray and don't get their pink color until they are adults!
Flamingos often choose to live in lakes so salty or alkaline that very few other animals can survive there!
Parents feed their chicks "crop milk," a special red liquid they make themselves, full of nutrients!
