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Wading birds, such as herons, usually have three toes forward and one behind, all long to support them on soft surfaces. Flamingoes, however, have a very small first rear toe, with three toes forward, webbed for swimming, that are not so long as most wading birds. What we see as the foot is only the toes. What we see as the lower leg bone is really the foot fused into a single bone, with a prominent heel joint that looks to us like a knee that bends backwards. Bird toes are as different as bird species, and fit their lifestyle. Most birds have one toe behind and maybe above, with three forward. Some birds have two forward and two behind, some have a toe that can shift from front to back, a few birds have only three toes forward; the Ostrich has only two toes forward.
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What kind of feet do a flamingo have?
webed feet
What is the size of the an average flamingo?
The flamingo is 5 ft. tall.it is 3ft
What is the latin word for flamingo?
The Latin name for an American flamingo is Phoenicopterus rubber. The American flamingo has also been called the Caribbean flamingo, and is the only type of flamingo that inhabits North America.
What type of of flamingo lives you Dubai?
Flying type :)
How long is a flamingo's neck?
5 feet long that is long
Is a flamingo a land animal with feathers?
Yes and no. A flamingo is a large pink, wading bird (not animal) with webbed feet and a bent bill.
Is a flamingo a wading bird?
Yes, they have webbed feet and spend a lot of time wading and standing in water.
How tall is a flamingo that is 5 feet tall?
Umm, is that a trick question. It's 5 feet tall
What type of nest do flamingo s have?
The nests are full of sperm where the flamingos have been masterbating over a sexy femal flamingo
What type of organism is an flamingo?
ITS A ING BIRD, DICK-SQUEEZE! <3
What is the different from a white flamingos and hot pink flamingos?
[1]A flamingo have webbed feet buy the bird don't have.[2]A flamingo have a long neck were as a bird have a short neck.[3]A flamingo have a long beak were as a bird have a short beak.[4]A flamingo is big were as a bird is small.[5]A flamingo is pink in color were as a bird is any color.[6]A flamingo is beautiful were as a bird is quite dull.Some birds can be colorful.An difrent answerA Flamingo is a bird Um... a flamingo is a bird, there is no difference.
What are the 6 types flamingo?
There are 6 types of flamingos, here they are: Chilean Flamingo Lesser Flamingo James' Flamingo Andean Flamingo Greater Flamingo Caribbean Flamingo
