Laguna Colorada 2 photo spot

The flamingos in Laguna Colorada are primarily of two species: the Andean flamingo and the Chilean flamingo. They are easily recognizable by their long, thin legs, curved bills, and bright pink feathers. The plumage of the flamingos is more intense during breeding season, when they develop a bright pink coloration due to the pigments in the algae they eat. The flamingos are social birds and often gather in large flocks, sometimes numbering in the thousands. They can be observed wading in the shallow waters of the lake, sifting through the mud for food with their specialized bills. Their diet mainly consists of brine shrimp, algae, and other small aquatic organisms. Apart from their striking appearance, flamingos also play an important ecological role in Laguna Colorada. Their feeding and nesting activities help to control the population of certain algae and promote the growth of others, which in turn supports the lake's diverse ecosystem.