Lake Nakuru Flamingos & Friends: The life of a flamingo

Flamingos spend much of their day feeding, resting, and preening. Their vibrant colors are due to carotenoids in their diet, primarily from blue-green algae. Chicks are born with red bills and pink legs, which turn black within days. They are fed a nutrient-rich milk by adults until they can feed themselves. Flamingos use their long legs and specialized bills to filter food from water, playing a crucial role in their ecosystem by recycling nutrients. Their diet includes algae, diatoms, seeds, and small aquatic organisms.

Describe the feeding process of flamingo chicks.

What types of food do flamingos filter from the water?