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Flamingos' pink hue comes from carotenoid pigments in the algae and crustaceans they eat.
Flamingos often sleep standing on one leg, which helps conserve body heat and energy.
Flamingos live in large colonies that can number in the thousands, which helps protect them from predators.
Flamingos use a unique filter-feeding system, where they turn their heads upside down in the water to catch food.
Flamingos can live up to 30 years in the wild and even longer in captivity.
Flamingos often form long-term pair bonds and both parents take turns incubating the egg.
Standing on one leg may help flamingos reduce muscle fatigue and maintain body heat.
Flamingos use a variety of vocalizations and visual displays to communicate with each other.
Flamingos inhabit warm, watery regions on every continent except Antarctica, thriving in environments like lagoons and lakes.
