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Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the family Phoenicopteridae, which is the only extant family in the order Phoenicopteriformes. There are four flamingo species distributed throughout the Americas (including the Caribbean), and two species native to Afro-Eurasia. A group of flamingoes is called … See more
The name flamingo comes from Portuguese or Spanish flamengo 'flame-colored', which in turn comes from Provençal flamenc … See more
Flamingos usually stand on one leg with the other tucked beneath the body. The reason for this behaviour is not fully understood. One theory is that standing on one leg allows the birds to conserve more body heat, given that they spend a significant amount … See more
Feeding
Flamingos are omnivores who filter-feed on brine shrimp and blue-green algae as well as insect larvae, small insects, mollusks and crustaceans. Their bills are specially adapted to separate mud and silt from the food they … See moreWhile many different kinds of birds were valued items in Roman food, flamingos were among the most prized in Ancient Roman cuisine. An early reference to their consumption, and … See more
The family Phoenicopteridae was introduced by the French zoologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1831, with Phoenicopterus as … See more
In captivity
The first flamingo hatched in a European zoo was a Chilean flamingo at Zoo Basel in Switzerland in 1958. Since then, over 389 flamingos have grown up in Basel and been distributed to other zoos around the globe. See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Flamingo | Description, Feeding, Images, & Facts
WEBJul 23, 1999 · flamingo, (order Phoenicopteriformes), any of six species of tall, pink wading birds with thick downturned bills. Flamingos have …
Flamingo Chicks Born at Ohio's Columbus Zoo - National …
WEBJun 25, 2018 · See a three-ounce chick make its 24-hour journey out of its shell at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. YEAR OF THE BIRD. A zoo celebrates as its flamingo flock gives birth to five new chicks—but ...
American Flamingo | Audubon Field Guide
WEBAt a Glance. Until about 1900, flocks of flamingos from the Bahamas regularly migrated to Florida Bay, in what is now Everglades National Park. Today, most flamingos seen on …
American flamingo - Smithsonian's National Zoo
WEBApr 25, 2016 · Found in the Caribbean and along the northern coast of South America, these extraordinarily social birds live in flocks that sometimes number in the thousands. A pigment in their food gives their feathers their flamboyant pink color. Fact Sheet. Conservation.
Flamingo - National Geographic Kids
WEBFlamingos are famous for their bright pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and S-shaped neck. Common Name: Greater Flamingo. Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus roseus. Type: Birds. Diet: Omnivore....
Flamingos in Ohio: Iconic pink birds spotted in Warren County
WEBSep 5, 2023 · The iconic, pink-plumaged birds first started showing up all over Florida, on both coasts and the northern Gulf Coast as Hurricane Idalia passed. By Saturday …
Tiny Flamingo Hatches in Exclusive Time-lapse Video - YouTube
Greater Flamingo - National Geographic
WEBLearn about the greater flamingo, a tall, pink bird with a curved bill that lives in warm, watery regions. Find out how it feeds, breeds, and gets its color from crustaceans.
Flamingo - BirdLife International
WEBLearn about the six species of flamingos, their distinctive features, diets, and social behaviour. Find out how BirdLife is working to protect these stunning birds from water pollution, habitat loss, and other dangers.
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