Do flamingos turn gray when they get old?

Flamingos do not turn gray as they age. They retain their vibrant pink, red, or orange plumage throughout their lifespan, which can be several decades. The specific coloration of flamingos is influenced by their diet, which primarily consists of brine shrimp and algae rich in carotenoid pigments. These pigments are deposited in the feathers and give flamingos their distinctive hues.