An extremely well-known species, the American flamingo is found on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. Flamingos live in large colonies, oftentimes numbering into the thousands of individuals. These colonies typically occupy large mud flats where loose mud can be easily moulded into mounds that the birds use as nests. Nearby estuaries with high salt concentrations are ideal habitats for filter feeders like the flamingo who can benefit from abundant prey and reduced competition from o

A drone captured a giant flock of flamingos in Kazakhstan during their migration south. | USA TODAY Video