The American flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) is a striking wading bird known for its vibrant pink-orange plumage, long legs, and distinctively curved bill. Native to the Caribbean, the Yucatán Peninsula, and the northern coast of South America, this species thrives in shallow lagoons, mangroves, and coastal mudflats. Their diet consists mainly of algae, small crustaceans, and other aquatic organisms, which contain carotenoids that give them their signature color. What Food Do American Flamingos Eat?
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