This is a flock of American Flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), also known as Caribbean flamingos. While once considered rare in Florida, these birds have recently returned to the state, with sightings increasing in areas like the Everglades National Park and Florida Bay.
Their signature pink color is derived from their diet, which includes brine shrimp and blue-green algae. These social birds are often found in large groups called "flamboyances," wading in shallow coastal waters...
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