Wild flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) found on Isabela island, Galapagos Archipelago. Flamingos use their long, curved beaks to filter the water for brine shrimp, which gives their feathers the characteristic pink color.

Wild flamingo feeding

Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Digital Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Publisher: Michigan State University

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Description: Wild flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) found on Isabela island, Galapagos Archipelago. Flamingos use their long, curved beaks to filter the water for brine shrimp, which gives their feathers the characteristic pink color.

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