Did You Know?

Flamingos can live for over 30 years!

Where They Live

Flamingos live near warm water.

What They Eat

Flamingos eat small fish and shrimp.

What Flamingos Do

Flamingos stand on one leg.

They flap their wings to fly.

Flamingos make loud sounds.

They live in groups called flocks.

Flamingos use their beaks to eat.

They like to play in the water.

More About Flamingos

Flamingos are found in warm parts of the world. They like to stay in places with lots of water. They have long legs to help them walk in the water. Their pink color helps them blend in with their food.

Flamingos help keep the water clean. They eat tiny things that can make the water dirty. By doing this, they help other animals too. People love to see flamingos in parks and zoos.

Flamingos are fun to watch! They dance and move in the water. They are very special birds. Many people want to learn more about them.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Flamingos"] --> B["Family: Phoenicopteridae"] A --> C["Order: Phoenicopteriformes"] B --> D["Species in Americas: 4"] B --> E["Species in Afro-Eurasia: 2"]

What Do These Words Mean?

wading bird:A bird that stands in water to find food.
extant:Still existing or alive.
species:A group of living things that are similar and can breed together.
native:Originally from a particular place.
Afro-Eurasia:A large land area that includes Africa and Europe and Asia.