Lesser Flamingo
Phoeniconaias minor
Field notes
How they live.
- Diet
- Omnivore (blue-green algae, microscopic organisms)
- Social structure
- Massive flocks that can number in the millions
- 01
Their pink color comes from the beta-carotene in the algae and crustaceans they eat.
- 02
They often stand on one leg to conserve body heat.
- 03
Flamingos feed upside down, using their specialized beaks to filter food from the water.
Where to see them
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