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der Flamingo

flamingo

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der Flamingo

flamingo

A large, usually pink water bird with very long legs and a long, curved neck that lives in warm regions.

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Im Zoo stand eine ganze Gruppe Flamingos auf einem Bein im Wasser.

At the zoo, a whole group of flamingos was standing on one leg in the water.

Visual example for Flamingo: der Flamingo

Usage tips

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Flamingo vs Storch

stork

'der Storch' and 'der Flamingo' are both large birds with long legs. That is why they can easily be confused in pictures or at the zoo. A stork is usually white with black wings, red legs, and a red, straight beak. It often nests on roofs or chimneys. A flamingo is usually pink, lives near water, and has a long curved neck. Its beak is noticeably curved. A practical tip: 'der Storch' is associated with roofs and nests in Central Europe, while 'der Flamingo' is more associated with warm regions and water.

Visual example for Storch
Flamingo

Im Zoo steht ein Flamingo auf einem Bein am Wasser.

At the zoo, a flamingo is standing on one leg by the water.

Storch

Auf dem Schornstein sitzt ein Storch in seinem großen Nest.

A stork is sitting in its large nest on the chimney.

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