Hey, not only humans wear makeup flamingos also wear makeup but of course pink.
The surprise was made by scientists from Spains Donan, Biological station. They have been observing the tall birds for three years now. The fact that the hopeless birds are always trimming their feathers was observed for many years. This makes them look more conspicuous, but also spread waterproof oil which gets rid of waist from a gland at the base of their tail. This oil also has reddish-orange pigments called carotenoids.
Smart birds know that if they put this oil on their bodies for long amounts of time it increases their pink color even more, making them look better. They appear to be purposely rubbing their cheeks against the glands, and then spread the oil into their breasts and back feathers. Because the caroteniods lighten quickly, because of the sun, the birds are always doing this. Even more amazing is that they rais their speed clearly during buddy seasons.
Because of their amazing pink color, long legs and hooks, flamingos are one of the most familiar birds in the world. They get typical color from the carotenoid pigments.
Opinion:
I think that it is very amazing and also weird that flamingos have makeup too just like humans, not really the same but simillar.
Date: 2/11/2010
Date: 2/11/2010
Do you know how Flamingos actually get their rosy color? It's from the food they eat-tiny shrimp that are orange.
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