Flamingos are famous for their bright pink feathers, curved beaks, and, perhaps most oddly, their habit of standing on one leg. It’s the kind of behaviour that sparks curiosity in just about everyone ...

Flamingos are among the most recognisable birds in the world, known for their pink feathers, curved necks and remarkable ability to stand on one leg for long periods. Whether resting in shallow water ...

Standing on one leg like this is seriously tiring and not all that easy. At least not for a long time. But some birds do it for hours. Believe it or not this has been a tough question for scientists ...