The pink, orange, or red color of a flamingo’s feathers is caused by carotenoid pigments in their food. A wild flamingo’s diet includes shrimp, plankton, algae, and crustaceans skimmed from different water sources. If those food sources do not provide enough pigmentation, flamingos may seem more gray or white, but they are still healthy and strong. In zoos and aviaries, captive flamingos are often fed a specialized diet that will help preserve and enhance their unique coloration. #Creepettes (at Los Angeles, California)
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