FLAMINGOS - Jardín del papagayo

Cuban Pink Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) at Jardín del Papagayo

The Cuban pink flamingo, also known as the Caribbean flamingo, is one of the most striking flamingo species due to its vibrant color. It is mainly found throughout the Caribbean, including Cuba, the Yucatán Peninsula, the Bahamas, and the Antilles.

Why are they pink?

Flamingos are not naturally pink at birth; they acquire their color from the carotenoids present in their diet, which consists of:

Microscopic algae
Small fish
Pigment-rich crustaceans (such as Artemia salina)