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Flamingo chicks do not develop their flying feather until around 11 weeks of age.

Flamingos can read speeds up to 37 MPH.

A flock of Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus) feeding and wading in the shallows of the lagoon water at West Coast national park in Western Cape, South Africa.

What Do Flamingos Eat

A flock of Flamingos feeding in a lake.

Flamingos are omnivores and will eat anything from shrimp to seeds.

A flock of pink African flamingos walking around the blue lagoon on a background of a bright sky on a sunny day.

A pair of flamingoes with their necks twined together during their mating dance.

Flamingos never fully sleep. Half of its brain is always awake and alert.

75% of the world's lesser flamingos live in Lake Natron in Tanzania, which is deadly and near one of Africa's most active volcanoes.

When flamingos migrate, they typically do so at night, preferring to fly with a cloudless sky and favorable tailwinds.

Flying flamingos over the water of Natron Lake. The word Flamingo comes from the Spanish and Latin word 'flamenco' which means fire, it refers to the bright colors of the bird's feathers.

A Flamingo (Phoenicopterus) at Colchester Zoo, UK.

If you're looking for flamingos in Florida, this article explores the best locations to observe these pink-hued birds.

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