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 ...

Although Flamingos are two-legged, their signature pose makes them a one-legged species with another leg kept crookedly in their standing posture. As per scientific studies, Flamingos expend less ...

Scientists are uncertain about even simple behaviors, 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 ...

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 ...

On But Why, we tackle topics large and small. From why flamingos stand on one leg to how circuits work to whether it’s ever okay to lie. No question is off limits, and we let your curiosity ...

Ask Smithsonian: Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? Have you ever wondered why these birds strike this peculiar pose? Find out in this one-minute video, where Ask Smithsonian host Eric Schulze ...