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Flamingos

Flamingos are tall, pink birds that often stand on one leg. Ask questions here about their habitat, behavior and conservation.

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Can you see up to 1000000 flamingos in space?

Probably not, but you can probably see 1000000 flamingos from an airplane.

Where did the African penguins go that were at the flamingo hotel in Vegas?

The African penguins went to the Dallas Zoo in April 2006. Twelve lived at the Flamingo's Wildlife Habitat since 1995, when they were acquired from the Honolulu Zoo.

How do you say Flamingo in African?

Hmmm, bit of a silly question tbh, there is no such language as African. There are probably over 50 dialects, but indigenous and foreign colonial present in Africa.

Can a flamingo fly when in captivity Or do people just clip their wings so they cant?

Usually when a bird is in captivity it's wings are clipped, unless the enclosure is closed. (with a roof)

But if that bird is specifically trained to fly, then it's wings will not be clipped but it is still in captivity.

Can flamingos float?

No a flamingo can not swim! If a flamingo tried, I am sure it would drown!

Actually, they can swim - see related link for more information..

Yes, a flamingo can swim; they look like they can't but they can. And they're pretty good at it too! GO TO:

nationalgeographic.com

That site is for facts on animals so if you want to search flamingos, just type flamingo, click the first link and scroll down to read more facts on them. it also says they can swim.

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What is a flamingo party?

A flamingo party is an outdoor party with flamingo decorations.

How many Chromosomes do flamingos have?

The same as all other birds, and most other forms of life - 2

Where in Africa do flamingos live?

flamingoes are found in Kenya,East Africa. The only place in the world where flamingoes originated from,and the only place in the world with flamingoes,since they are going to be extinct.

Who are flamingos prey?

fish krills that are found on lakes.

What state does the flamingo stand for?

The flamingo is often associated with the state of Florida.

However, the flamingo is not the official state bird of any US state. The flamingo, like the coconut palm, is not indigenous to the United States.

Where in Florida can you see live flamingos?

Other then in zoos, you would need the to go to the Keys during a specific time of year to see the wild flamingos. Due to Human encroachment and over population most wild flamingos are no longer in Florida like they once were.

Do flamingos mate for life?

Yes flamingos do mate for life.

If a male chicken is called a rooster what is a male flamingo called?

As with most birds, the male is called a Cock, the female is a hen.

This is also true with chickens. The word Rooster was made up by Americans because they're prudish and considered "Cock" too rude.

How do flamingos raise their young?

they raise there young by portecting them from peditors

Why do flamingos have red eyes?

they do but some don't only the poison ones so don't look back she will get you

Normally, adult flamingos have yellow eyes with a pink circle surrounding it. However, one species of flamingo, called the North Tanzanian lesser flamingo, do have red eyes. This is to do with the flamingo's diet of brine shrimp and red algae. As a result the pigment of the two foods cause the pinkish hue of the feathers and the red eyes that you see. I also think that it plays a role in selecting a mate during breeding (darker shades of red mean better mates)

What is the habitat of the Flamingo?

The habitat of a flamingo is freshwater and saltwater lakes, marshlands and wetlands in both tropical and subtropical regions. The flamingo is found in Central and South America, the Caribbean, south west Europe, Asia and Africa. Any place that would grow a lot of algae. Flamingos like hot soda lakes as algae will grow there but not much of anything else. It keeps the place from supporting resident predators.

They usually live nearby lakes or muddy waters, they eat the shrimp and algae; that makes the feathers pink.

What are the adaptation of a American Flamingo?

•flamingos have long legs, they can wade into deeper water than other birds. Their webbed feet supports them on soft mud and allows them to swim faster.•There are many possible reason why flamingos stand or rest on one leg. It allows the leg and foot to dry and it also keeps the heat and energy inside their bodies so that they are able to stay warmer in cooler weather. When you're in the bathtub for a long time, your skin starts to wrinkle,and the same thing can happen to the flamingo feet.•

What are flamingos prey?

shellfish,algae,shrimp,crabs,mollusks.and insect