Still cruisin the Hilton Waikoloa I came across a small flock of Chilean Flamingos in a small enclosure. The light was fading fast so I got this shot off before it got dark. Here are some facts about this unique bird: Flamingos get their characteristic pink coloring by eating crustaceans and algae that contain vitamin A-based pigments. Like other flamingos, the Chilean flamingo is pink, but is less intensely colored than its close cousin the larger, scarlet Caribbean flamingo. The primary and secondary wing feathers of the Chilean flamingo are black with bright crimson along the leading edge of the wings. The bill is pink with a black tip and has a characteristic drooped or bent shape. The legs are grey with deep pink joints and webbed feet. The flamingo's call is like the honk of a goose. Chicks are covered with thick light grey down when hatched, and older juveniles are gray with gray legs. Thanks for having a peek and joining me on this trip around this hotel! Aloha!