Flamingo for Kids

Flamingos are beautiful pink birds with long legs and necks. They live near lakes and lagoons and love to stand on one leg!

Fun Facts About Flamingos

• Flamingos are pink because of the food they eat (shrimp and algae)!
• They can stand on one leg for hours to stay warm.
• Flamingos live in big groups called flocks.
• Baby flamingos are gray — they turn pink as they grow!

What Do Flamingos Eat?

Flamingos eat tiny shrimp, algae, and small bugs from the water. They use their beaks like filters to catch food.

Let’s Learn More!

Color the flamingo pink, or draw it standing on one leg!