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Shrimplike crustaceans are responsible for the flamingo's pink color. The birds pale in captivity unless their diet is supplemented. Greater flamingos live and feed in groups called flocks or ...

What really captures our attention about flamingos is their reddish-pink plumage. But is it true that the fabulous colour comes from eating shrimp? Yes! However, there’s science behind it.