Why Are Flamingos Pink? | The Science of Colors! | SciShow Kids

The video explores bird watching, focusing on the diverse colors of birds like cardinals, goldfinches, and blue jays. It explains how some birds use colors for camouflage, while others, like flamingos, gain their colors from their diet. Flamingos' pink hue comes from pigments in their food, such as shrimp and larvae. The video also compares human diets, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and explaining why humans don't turn orange from eating carrots.

What is one reason some birds have dull-colored feathers?

• To scare predators

• To reflect sunlight

• To blend into their surroundings

• To attract mates

How do flamingos get their pink color?

• From the sun

• From the water they drink

• From their parents

• From the pigments in their food

What type of food do flamingos eat to obtain pigments?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Seeds and nuts

• Leaves and grass

• Tiny shrimp and insect larvae

What would happen if a flamingo stopped eating food with pigments?

• Its feathers would fade back to white

• It would grow larger

• Its feathers would turn blue

• It would become more colorful

Why don't humans turn orange from eating foods with pigments?

• Humans don't eat enough carrots

• Humans are not affected by pigments

• Humans have different pigments

• Humans eat a variety of foods