Birds ANIMAL GUIDE · AGES 5–10
Meet the flamingo, a bird connected with Shallow lakes and wetlands. This short guide uses simple facts from our Hello, Animal! learning cards.
TWO FACTS TO REMEMBER
Look closely at feathers, beaks, feet, and wings. Different birds use these features in different ways.
GUESS THE ANIMAL
I have long thin legs and beautiful pink feathers. Who am I?
It's a Flamingo!
TRY THIS TOGETHER
Look at the picture. What body feature do you notice first?
Say one flamingo fact in your own words.
What would you like to learn next about this animal?
MORE ANIMAL FRIENDS
FREE LEARNING TO TAKE WITH YOU
The 50-animal Discovery Deck, stories, games, and Living Village remain free to explore.
QUICK QUESTIONS
This Hello, Animal! guide lists their home as Shallow lakes and wetlands.
For a simple child-friendly comparison, we classify the flamingo as medium.
Flamingos get their pink color from pigments in their food.
