Zoo Animals
Chilean flamingo
Phoenicopterus chilensis
At the Detroit Zoo
The Chilean flamingos can be found in the African Forest.
Description
The Chilean flamingo is a large-bodied bird with long legs, a long neck and small head. It is born with grayish-brown down feathers for insulation; the feathers gradually turn pink with maturation in about 10 weeks.
Fun Facts
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Chilean flamingos are pink a result of a diet high in beta carotene.