With their bright feathers and strongly hooked bills, flamingos are among the most easily recognized waterbirds. Their pink or reddish color comes from the rich sources of carotenoid pigments (like the pigments of carrots) in the algae and small crustaceans that the birds eat. The Caribbean flamingos Phoenicopterus ruber ruber are the brightest, showing their true colors of red, pink, or orange on their legs, bills, and faces. One of the most awesome sights I have ever seen are flamingo's doing the mating dance when the whole group dance from side to side almost like ballet dancers.. After they set about nesting as you can see for such a ritual the nest is just made of mud and stones about 12-15 inches high! Ah well saves on energy after the long dance!! Thanks for looking and any comments you care to make