Where do pink flamingos get water in the Atacama Desert?

Answer 1

There are a number of large salares (salt lakes) in the Atacama Desert. Flamingos feed on small invertebrates and algae that are able to survive in water with a very high salt content. Flamingos are filter feeders. They insert their beaks into the water (with their heads upside down) and take in water along with food particles. They then filter out the water using their tongues and beaks and swallow the food.

Answer 2

On the northeastern fringes of the Atacama are several salars - salty lakes that are often temporary. These are primarily in the Altiplano near the area where Peru, Argentina, Chile and Bolivia come together, It is in these salty lakes that flamingos find shelter and nesting areas. They feed on shrimp and algae found in these lakes.

Answer 3

Flamingos do spend some time in the salares (salt lakes) found in the northern parts of the Atacama Desert.