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By Kayla. Backround. flamingos are birds. They weigh up to 8.75 pounds. They also can live up to 30 years of age!!!. Introduction. Hi my name is Kayla and my animal is the Beautiful Flamingo!!!. characteristics.
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Backround flamingos are birds. They weigh up to 8.75 pounds. They also can live up to 30 years of age!!!
Introduction Hi my name is Kayla and my animal is the Beautiful Flamingo!!!
characteristics Flamingos are pink or red colored birds known as their long legs. They have two wings and two legs. Flamingos are 110cm – 150cm but mostly other types of flamingos are 80-90cm.
Diet/habitat Flamingos are omnivores eating algae, insects and small fish it also eats shrimp and snails. Flamingos live in tropical areas, desert lakes (in east Africa)and cold mountain lakes in the Andes mountains.
Adaptations Flamingos have long legs. They can wade into much deeper water than most other birds. Their webbed feet help support them on soft mud.
Jaw Dropping Facts Flamingos lay only one egg per season. There are only six known species of flamingos in the world!
Impact of Cross or Extinction info People destroy their habitats. They are using them for money.
Conclusion I think flamingos are awesome animals. When we did this project I was so excited!!!
Extra Notes! The American flamingo is found in the west indies, Yucatan and along the Galapagos islands.