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Flamingos Get Their Pink Color From Their Diet
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Flamingos Get Their Pink Color From Their Diet

These vibrant birds are born with gray feathers; their signature pink, orange, or red hues come from carotenoid pigments found in the brine shrimp and algae they consume. Without this specific diet, they would remain pale or white.

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https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/facts/flamingo

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March 29, 2026
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