ocr: Flamingo Flamingos are wading birds that live on saltwater lakes in warm regions of the world. They are easily recognised by their long necks and pink-tinged feathers. Younh flamingos start out brown in color and gradually become pink as they get older. Flamingos have specialized bills which they use to - strain food from the mud on the bottom of the lake. Flamingos eat algae, shellfish and other food material in the mud.