The pink pioneers of the Americas
High-altitude survivalists of the Andes
The great African and Eurasian wanderers
Extreme survival and the secrets of pink
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Master of The global guide to the world's pinkest birds
rabbit High-Andes Flamingos
High in the Andes, dipping in salt lakes, pink in the thin air.
rabbit The Puna flamingo has a yellow, black-tipped bill and brick-red legs, named after the sponsor of its 1886
rabbit Sort different flamingos into their habitats to learn where these pink sifters are from.
Missing hind toes: Andean and James's flamingos are the only species that lack a hind toe, leaving them with just three front-facing toes on each foot!
A high-altitude plateau or plain. This rugged South American region supports three specialized species, including the rare yellow-legged Andean flamingo.
Which three flamingo species live together in the high-altitude wetlands of South America?
Which famous, red-colored Bolivian salt lake is a crucial breeding ground for Andean and James's flamingos?
What foot structure is uniquely missing in both Andean and James's flamingos compared to other species?
What is the only flamingo species in the world that has bright yellow legs and feet?