For flamingos, however, their pink color isn’t just for show—it’s also a sign of health and vitality. In the wild, brighter flamingos are often healthier and better nourished, making them ...

Chambery came across a video on social media discussing — of all things — the color of flamingos. In the video, a content creator named Lindsey Gurk said that flamingos can lose their pink ...

Chicks hatch with white feathers that turn gray—and later take their pink color from aqueous bacteria and beta-carotene obtained from their food. Although flamingos have become a visual cliché ...

Flamingos, which can lose their bright color when tending to their young but get it back over time, have been a helpful metaphor for some women in their postpartum experiences.