The flamingo is a very popular bird. We all heard of it, saw it (the majority of us in pictures only though) and we all appreciate its special beauty. There are 6 flamingo species, 4 of them located in the Americas (Chile, Peru, Argentina and Bolivia), one in Africa and the other both in Africa and Europe. Flamingos are famous for their standing on one foot while the other is tucked beneath the body. Some argue that this behavior marks a special ability, that of sleeping with half of the body, while the other remains awake. This bird is also famous for its unusual pink color, which is due to aqueous bacteria and beta carotene obtained from their food supply. A well fed bird will have a bright pink tone, while an always hungry one will be pale and colorless.