The pigments in algae and brine shrimp are metabolized by the flamingo's body, coloring its feathers _________.

The correct answer is: Pink

• Flamingos are wading birds (walk through water)
• The flamingos appear pink in color
• The color of the flamingos is based on the food they eat
• The flamingos feed on algae which are capable of producing pigments called carotenoids which in turn make the color of feathers appear pink