American Flamingo | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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The American Flamingo is found in the West Indies, Yucatan, and along the Galapagos Islands. The largest amount of them is found around the Caribbean which is why they are so commonly referred to as the Caribbean Flamingo. The prefer areas with a large concentration of salt in them. This is why they are often found inland of small lakes and mudflats. By nature, this is the only species of Flamingos that is found in North America.

This species of Flamingo features a body that is more slender in design than many others. It also has a bill that seems to be bent or broken. Yet this design allows them to be able to feed quite well in their natural environment. The feathers are a bright pink and white but when the Flamingo has then spread out they will show black coloring underneath. They are one of the largest types of Flamingos as well...