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.

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