Flamingos seem like some of the most elegant and serene creatures in the animal kingdom. But underneath their pink, shrimp-colored plumage lies a surprisingly aggressive predator and well-coordinated.

Flamingos, often pictured standing still with their heads submerged in water, make for a pretty picture. But peep underwater, and you’ll find the tall, elegant pink birds bobbing their heads, ...

Greater flamingos are likely to be the only tall, pink bird in any given locale. They also have long, lean, curved necks and black-tipped bills with a distinctive downward bend.