Did you know, flamingos are born gray… 🦩It takes several years for flamingos to develop pinkish feathers. 🩷 The pink color of flamingo feathers actually comes from beta-carotene—a red-orange pigment that’s found in algae, brine fly larvae, and brine shrimp that flamingos eat. #didyouknow #flamingo #pinkflamingo #trending #trendingreel #trendingreelsvideo | Naturalist’s Guide | Wildlife, Nature, Folklore, and More

🦩 Flamingos are famous for their vibrant pink feathers, but did you know they’re naturally grey when they’re born? Their iconic Barbie-pink colour comes from their diet! Flamingos feed on algae, shrimp, and crustaceans rich in carotenoids - natural pigments that turn their feathers pink as they digest these foods. But there’s more to these graceful birds. 💕 🥇 Flamingos can stand on one leg for hours - this unique pose helps conserve body heat. 👶 A group of flamingo chicks is called a crèche,

Flamingo Migration in India | Best Places & Best Time to Visit Every winter, millions of flamingos migrate from Central Asia to India — and entire wetlands turn pink. Best time to visit: November to February Where to see them in India: • Sambhar Salt Lake, Rajasthan (near Jaipur) • Nal Sarovar, Gujarat (near Ahmedabad) • Rann of Kutch, Gujarat (Bhuj/Dhordo) • Thane Creek, Maharashtra (Mumbai–Navi Mumbai) • Pulicat Lake, Tamil Nadu (near Chennai) • Chilika Lake, Odisha This is one of the largest