Flamingo Coloring Page (2 of 4)

A parent flamingo stands close beside its downy chick, their necks leaning together in a tender, familiar pose. There is a little more detail than the opening sheet to settle into, from the distant hills to the reeds at the water's edge. Warm and cool pinks side by side bring out the difference between parent and chick.

About the Flamingo

Flamingos are striking wading birds known for their vivid pink plumage, long slender legs and the graceful curve of their neck. Standing quietly on one leg at the water's edge, they have an elegant, almost sculptural presence that has fascinated people for centuries.

Their pink color actually comes from the pigments in the shrimp and algae they eat, and flocks of flamingos gathered together create one of nature's most striking splashes of color. That combination of unusual habit and vivid hue makes the flamingo an endlessly appealing subject.

Benefits as a Coloring & Brain Training Activity

For coloring, following the smooth curve of the neck and layering shades of pink across the feathers is a soothing, absorbing exercise. Building up the color gradually, from pale pink to deeper rose, is a wonderful way to relax while exercising careful hand movements and color sense.