Did you know the word flamingo comes from the Spanish and Portuguese word "flamengo," meaning flame-colored? 🦩🔥 It’s the perfect name for these striking pink birds that gather in large, colorful groups called a flamboyance. From their vivid feathers to their graceful movements, flamingos truly live up to their name. Learn more about these fascinating birds and their brilliant behaviors on Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC. | Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

Flamingos are actually born grayish-white 🦩 Their pink color develops because of what they eat 🍤🌿 Their diet mainly includes brine shrimp and algae, which are rich in carotenoid pigments 🎨 These pigments are the same natural compounds that give carrots their orange color 🥕 When flamingos digest this food, their liver breaks the pigments down and deposits them into their feathers, skin, and beaks 🧬 Over time, as more pigments accumulate, their feathers slowly change from white to pink 🌸 Th