Flamingo Organic Cap

• Flamingos are known for their pink feathers, but they are not born that color. Young flamingos have gray or white feathers that gradually turn pink because they eat algae and crustaceans that contain carotenoids.
• They are excellent swimmers and can swim up to 60 km/h.
• Flamingos sleep on one leg. This helps them conserve energy by elevating one leg and keeping the body warmer by pulling it closer to the body.
• Flamingos live in large groups called "colonies" which can consist of thousands of birds.
• They have special filtering devices in their beaks that allow them to filter tiny crustaceans and algae out of the water.
• Flamingos are monogamous and often stay with the same mate for years.
• They are symbols of elegance, beauty and grace and are often a popular motif in art and fashion.

Flamingos live in many parts of the world including Africa, South America, Asia, the Caribbean islands and the Mediterranean.

There are six different species of flamingos, all belonging to the Phoenicopteridae family:

1. Greater Flamingo - This is the largest and best known species of flamingo and is found in Africa, the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.
2. Lesser Flamingo - This species is smaller than the Greater Flamingo and a deeper pink color. It occurs in Africa and parts of Asia.
3. Chilean Flamingo - Native to South America, this species is bright pink in color with black wing edges.
4. Andean Flamingo - This species is native to the Andes of South America and is bright pink in color with yellow legs.
5. James's Flamingo - Also native to the Andes of South America, this species is light pink in color with darker wings.
6. American Flamingo - Native to the Caribbean and parts of South America, this species is bright pink in color with a black beak.

Flamingos can live up to 50 years.

The size varies depending on the species from 90 cm to 1.50 m in height. The largest specimens weigh up to 4 kg!