Slender and graceful, the flamingo is one of the most iconic wetland birds. Easily recognizable by its pink plumage, long legs, and slender neck, it lives in colonies in lagoons and salt marshes, providing a striking spectacle when it takes flight in groups.
The color of its plumage comes from its diet: rich in crustaceans and algae containing pigments called carotenoids. Surprisingly, the flamingo often sleeps standing on one leg, a posture that allows it to conserve body heat and rest balanced. Its curved beak is perfectly adapted to filter water and retain the small prey it feeds on.
This Papo figurine realistically reproduces the flamingo: delicately sculpted plumage, long, slender legs, and an elegant attitude. An ideal model to enrich a collection of wild animals, invent colorful stories, or educate children about the beauty of wetland wildlife.