![]() Twist-preen: The flamingo turns its neck backwards and quickly moves its bill through the feathers. Wing-salute: The flamingo displays different plumage colors by spreading its wings. Head-flagging: The flamingo stretches its neck and head up in the air and tilts it from side to side. The zoologist Phil Kahl documented them with their official names: ![]() If you take your time to watch, flamingos perform several funny moves. Even in the air they love to socialize and fly in large groups. When flying through the air, they quickly and permanently flap their wings most of the time. Yes! But they have to take a run-up in order to reach the required speed. Groups of more than one million lesser flamingos have been sighted at Lake Natron in Tanzania (East Africa).Īmerican Flamingo - Photo: Curioso/Shutterstock Senses and Abilities Can Flamingos Fly? ![]() Sometimes they live in groups of more than 10,000 birds. Flamingos Are Gregariousįlamingos are very sociable. The little crustaceans and algae are filtered by the lamellae of the so-called sieve beak. How Do Flamingos Eat?įlamingos gather water and mud with their bills and then pump it out again through the sides of their bills. As soon as the leg is hidden under the feathers and no longer exposed to the cold water, the heart does not need to pump as much blood through the veins. Standing on one leg probably helps them to conserve their body heat more efficiently and save energy. There are many theories about this mystery. James's Flamingo - Photo: Curioso/Shutterstock Behavior Why Do Flamingos Often Stand on One Leg? With their long legs Flamingos are able to wade into the deeper water and gather food other birds cannot reach. All flamingos have this bright to flashy pink color in common except for the Andean flamingo, which is the only species with yellow legs. The algae and crustaceans on the flamingo’s menu contain certain color pigments which are responsible for the pink tinge. Anatomy and Appearance Why Are Flamingos Pink?įlamingos obtain their flashy pink color from their food. ![]() There are six different species: the greater flamingo, Chilean flamingo, lesser flamingo, Caribbean flamingo, Andean flamingo and puna flamingo. Review will also be posted to my blog ( GoodReads, TikTok as well as NetGalley reviews.40-55 in (100-140 cm) 37-65 in (95-165 cm) (wingspan)Īfrica, Central and South America, Asia, Europeįlamingos are birds that stand out thanks to their pink plumage and habit of sleeping while standing on one leg. Thanks to the publisher, Random House Children's, the author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review. By having the story produced in this fashion it really gave us an inside look at the character's emotions and feelings which I loved.Īlso, all of those illustrations of dumplings and food looked quite yummy! ![]() I would recommend this for a bit older children who can understand and enjoy this format of children's picture book being that it's also a graphic novel. They have to fly far during different "seasons" to see each other, but they are always connected by love.ĥ Stars. When the granddaughter flies home back to the city, she still holds the flamingo feather she was given and begins to illustrate and tell her own version of the flamingo story, sending this to her grandmother.Īt the end, I felt that the relationship between the two of them is the flamingo. It's a captivating story that showcases the love and connection between the little girl and the flamingo. Within the pages we follow a grandmother and her granddaughter who is learning the story of the little girl and the flamingo. The illustrations and artwork remind me of Kellogg and other authors from the 90s. The Flamingo is a Children's picture bookįirst off, the cover is enchanting. ![]()
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