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Carotenoids

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  • Odd90 views

    Flamingos Get Their Pink Color From Their Diet

    These vibrant birds are born with gray feathers; their signature pink, orange, or red hues come from carotenoid pigments found in the brine shrimp and algae they consume. Without this specific diet, they would remain pale or white.

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    Flamingos Are Born White, Not Pink

    Their iconic pink plumage comes entirely from their diet of brine shrimp and algae, which contain carotenoid pigments. Without these pigments, captive flamingos will remain white or gradually fade if not fed properly, revealing their true color.