The flamingo is an iconic bird of wetlands and salt lagoons, famous for its bright pink coloration. It primarily feeds on algae and small crustaceans, using its specialized beak to filter water. Living in large colonies, it exhibits complex social behaviors and ritual dances during the breeding season. Its slender silhouette and long legs make the flamingo a symbol of natural beauty.
Flamingos are born gray and acquire their characteristic pink hue from the pigments in their carotenoid-rich diet.
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