flamingo

Any of several aquatic birds of the family Phoenicopteridae, having very long legs and neck, webbed feet, a bill bent downward at the tip, and pinkish to scarlet plumage.

Flamingos are filter-feeders and famously derive their color from the aqueous bacteria in their diet. Captive flamingos which are given insufficient amounts of carotene may turn pale pink or white.

See also

• Tag group:Birds

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