The word “flamingo” comes from the Spanish word, meaning flame-colored.It is thought that the name flamingo comes from the Latin word “flamengo” or “flamenco”.
The flamingo is the national bird of The Bahamas,The Caribbean flamingo is found predominantly in The Bahamas.
The oldest flamingo documented on record was 83 years old. His name was Greater.
In the wild, flamingos live shorter lives. It lives around 20 to 30 years. In zoos, flamingos generally live up to 50 years of age
There are 19 bones in a flamingo’s neck which gives flexibility needed for survival with this flexibility they can reach far back to their feathers for cleaning and hunting.
Flamingos spend most of their time standing on one leg they lose heat by their feet and legs because of living in wetlands.
Flamingos tuck their other leg close to their bodies to reduce heat loss and conserve energy.
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