Greater flamingos apparently aren’t fans of a sun-faded look for their neck feathers. Flamingos’ feathers help the birds fly, keep their bodies dry and attract mates. The feathers get their red color ...
Instead of "pretty in pink," perhaps it should be "pugnacious in pink." Flamingos with brighter feathers are more aggressive than their pale counterparts when it comes to fighting for food, a new ...
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Can Flamingos Fly?

With their majestic pink feathers, stilt-like legs, and long necks, flamingos are some of the most fascinating birds alive today. However, these characteristics make one wonder how they manage to ...
It’s that time of year again — the race is on for Florida’s state bird. The battle to dethrone the current Northern mockingbird with the Florida scrub jay has been going on for decades, but this time ...
A study led by biology graduate student Jessica Folsom used genomic data in determining the flamingo population and its genetics in Florida and proposes strategies to restore the population.
DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Zoo says it may have “ruffled some feathers” after putting a Pride post on Facebook that might have left some wondering why a same-sex flamingo pair would break up. The zoo ...
There are two varieties of flamingo in the world: The first is a majestic bird that makes its home in warm coastal waters all over the world. The second is a plastic ornament -- and official city bird ...