However, unlike us humans, flamingos don’t fidget, wobble, or shift their weight awkwardly. Instead, they make it look easy, almost elegant. So why do they stand on one leg? The answer lies in a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...