We know, it’s a sight so iconic it almost seems like a flamingo trademark—one long, slender leg tucked up under their body while they balance effortlessly on the other. At first glance ...

However, according to a new study, how long a human being can keep their balance on one leg can be a good test of their health. What is flamingo pose? As the term suggests, flamingo pose is the ...

and they’re famous for their pink color and how they stand on one leg. There are five different species of flamingo, one of which is the Chilean flamingo (Phoenicopterus chilensis), which is ...

A flamingo looks like a bird cooked up by an ... like the propensity to stand on one leg. (Some postulate that it has to do with the way the birds rest.) And because flamingos live in such remote ...

Flamingos, known for their vibrant pink feathers and long legs, have a notable history in Florida and could become its state bird.

Find out in this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze walks us through the reasons behind the majestic bird’s one-legged stance. Sections Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Shop ...