A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.

The word flamboyance was first used for flamingos hundreds of years ago in a famous book from 1486 called the Book of Saint Albans. It is the perfect name because these birds are incredibly social and live in colonies that can have over 1 million members. One of the biggest gatherings happens at Lake Natron in East Africa.Flamingos like the Caribbean Flamingo get their amazing pink color from what they eat. They munch on brine shrimp and special algae that are full of carotenoids, which are the same natural pigments that make carrots orange. If they stopped eating these foods, their feathers would eventually turn pale or white.Living in a huge group is a smart way to stay safe from predators like hyenas. With thousands of birds watching, it is almost impossible for a hunter to sneak up on them. Scientists have even discovered that flamingos make best friends within their group and stay close to them for years. They even perform synchronized dances, like waving their wings together, to make sure everyone is ready to start a family at the same time.