Andean flamingo
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The Andean flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus) is one of six species of tall, pink wading birds known for their long legs, necks, and thick, downturned bills. These highly social birds are often seen in large flocks and can be found in the high Andes Mountains of South America.12
Flamingos get their distinctive pink color from carotenoid pigments found in their diet, which includes algae and small invertebrates. They feed by stirring up mud with their feet and filtering food through their bills. The Andean flamingo is distinguished by a pink band on each of its yellow legs.13
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