Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years—an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good

Hurricane Idalia blew a flamboyance, or flock, of 300–400 flamingos that was likely migrating between the Yucatan Peninsula ...
WLRN

A rare sight: 125 flamingos spotted in the Everglades — the largest in a decade

Three American flamingos wade in the shallow waters of Garfield Bight in the Everglades as they forage for food. One of the largest flocks of flamingos in a decade was recently spotted in the ...
New Atlas

Flamingos' feet and angled beak create tiny tornadoes to capture prey

When picturing a flock of flamingos, we often imagine long pink legs planted in a shallow lake and heads submerged as they filter feed. Though it looks peaceful, there’s a lot going on beneath the ...
KTXS

Lesser flamingos leave Abilene Zoo for better breeding chances

ABILENE, Texas — When you used to walk into the Abilene Zoo, you'd be greeted by Lesser flamingos, but now those flamingos have been replaced by brown pelicans. "Part of our purpose as a zoo is ...
Miami Herald

Largest Everglades flamingo flock in a decade spotted. Are they nesting in Florida?

Avian ecologist and Everglades restoration scientist Mark Cook stumbled upon a flock of American flamingos while searching the Florida Bay coastline for woodstorks and spoonbills Mark Cook South ...
Popular Science

Flamingos conjure ‘water tornadoes’ to trap their prey

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