Flamingos are specialized filter feeders, uniquely adapted to feed in shallow, salty, or alkaline waters where few other birds can thrive. Their feeding method is one of the most distinctive in the bird world. 🦩Flamingos feed upside down, with their head inverted in the water and the upper beak pointing downward. The upper and lower parts of the beak are hinged in a way that allows the top “jaw” to act like a scoop. This allows them filter to food from water and mud efficiently. 🎥 Brianna. #fl

Flamingos basically live in an all you can eat seafood buffet. See food? 🦐 These fancy birds live in lagoons or shallow lakes where algae, diatoms, and small crustaceans are on the menu. | San Diego Zoo

1.9K reactions · 561 shares | Flamingos are anything but common — they even have a unique way of eating! Get an underwater view of these filter-feeders in action & learn all about our beautiful birds from Keeper Katie. #BringingTheZooToYou #ClosedButStillCaring | Indianapolis Zoo | Facebook