Wobbly Wonders: Baby Flamingo's First Steps

Fun Fact

Baby flamingos are not born pink! They are born with grey or white downy feathers. Their famous pink color comes from the pigments called carotenoids in the food they eat, like brine shrimp and algae, which they start to consume as they grow older.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 Fluffy Feathers - Use very light, soft strokes with white, light grey, or pale peach crayons to give the baby flamingo's downy feathers a soft, fluffy texture.
2. 2🖍️ Water Reflections - For the shallow water, use gentle blues, greens, and even hints of yellow to show the sun's reflection and the ripples around the flamingo's legs.
3. 3✨ Marshy Details - Color the tall reeds with varying shades of green and brown, adding small lines for texture. Remember to make some parts darker to create depth.
4. 4🌈 Curious Eyes - Make the baby flamingo's eyes stand out! Use a dark color like black or dark brown for the pupil, with a lighter rim, perhaps a soft yellow or orange, to show its curiosity.