8 Fun Facts about Flamingos. Story by Jill Horton • 1y. W hen you think of flamingos, what comes to mind? ... Greater, Lesser, American, Chilean, James’s, and Andean flamingo species exist. 4.

There's more to a flamingo than its bright pink feathers. Get to know these delightfully unusual birds with 10 fun facts — some of which may surprise you! 1. Flamingo nests are made of mud. A ...

The shortest species is the lesser flamingo, which stands 2.6 feet (80 cm) and weighs 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg). The wingspan of flamingos ranges from 37 inches (95 cm) to 59 inches (150 cm). You may like ...

The flamingo is an icon of Florida, but there's more to the flashy bird than bold pink feathers and lanky legs. Here are five facts you maybe didn't know about flamingos: 1) Flamingos weren't ...

Here are some fun flamingo facts: How long do they live? The birds can live 50 years or more in captivity and usually have a 20-30 year lifespan in the wild.