- Stand on One Leg: Flamingos are known for standing on one leg, which is thought to conserve body heat and energy.
- Filter Feeding: They have a unique beak that they use to filter-feed on small aquatic organisms like brine shrimp, algae, and small fish.
- Social Beings: Flamingos live in large colonies called "flamboyances" and engage in synchronized movements, such as preening and stretching their wings.
- Courtship Displays: During breeding season, flamingos perform elaborate courtship displays, which include marching, head-flagging, and wing-flapping.
- Vocalizations: They communicate through various vocalizations, such as honking, grunting, and trumpeting sounds.
- Migration: Some flamingo species undertake seasonal migrations to find suitable feeding and breeding grounds.
- Bright Colors: Flamingos get their vibrant pink or red coloration from the pigments they obtain from their diet.
- Wetlands Inhabitants: They are found in shallow waters, mudflats, and wetlands, where they find their food and build nests.
- Long Legs: Flamingos have long, thin legs that help them wade in shallow waters and reach their food.
- Nest Builders: During breeding season, flamingos build conical-shaped mud nests in colonies to lay their eggs.