*** About Flamingos: Flamingos are wading birds known for their distinctive pink feathers and stilt-like legs. The color of their feathers comes from carotenoid pigments found in their diet of algae and crustaceans. These social birds often stand on one leg, although the reason behind this behavior is still debated among scientists. Flamingos are highly gregarious, typically found in large flocks that can number in the thousands. These flocks help provide safety in numbers from predators and maximize their foraging efficiency. They are found in various locations worldwide, including the Caribbean, South America, Africa, and sometimes in Florida where they can be seen in the wild or in captivity as part of conservation programs.

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