Chilean flamingo

The Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis) is a species of tall, pink wading bird known for its long legs, graceful neck, and thick, downturned bill. These gregarious birds, typically standing 3 to 5 feet tall, are often seen in large flocks. Their distinctive pink plumage is not inherited but acquired from their diet, which includes algae and invertebrates rich in carotenoid pigments.12

Flamingos feed by stirring up organic matter from shallow waters with their webbed feet, then filtering it through comblike structures in their bills. While most flamingos are found in Africa, southern Europe, and Asia, the Chilean flamingo is primarily an inland species in South America.1