Scientific Name: Phoenicopteridae

Average Size: 3.6-4.9 ft.

Wingspan: 55-56 ft.

Average Weight: 4.4-8.8 lbs

Habitat: Large alkaline or saline lakes or estuarine lagoons

Diet: Algae, Crustaceans, Brine shrimp, and Aquatic plants

Extra Facts: Flamingos stand on one leg to preserve body heat because most of their body heat is lost through their legs and feet. Flamingos are actually born with grey feathers, and are only pink because of canthaxanthin, a natural pink dye, from brine shrimp and algae.