Have you ever watched a flock of flamingos, and wondered what they’re up to? Our Curator of Ornithology, Chuck, shared some tips about flamingo behavior that you can see in this video! 🦩When the birds have their heads held upside down in the water while pumping their feet up and down in a tight circle, they’re feeding. Flamingos have a bill that’s specially adapted for filter-feeding. Stamping their webbed feet disturbs substrate and allows the birds to filter tiny organisms out of the water fo

4.3K views · 499 reactions | In this video, you can see some of the flamingos engaging in nest-building behavior, which includes both males and females pulling mud towards their feet to construct a mound. Other flamingos are slowly wading in the water, stirring up the muddy bottom of their pond to filter feed on small aquatic invertebrates. | Bronx Zoo | Facebook

1.2M views · 12K reactions | Did you know that flamingos are not actually born pink? Find out how they get their signature color later in life. | National Geographic | Facebook