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What does a flamingo nest look like?

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The nest is a cone of mud 1 to 2 ft (30-61 cm) high and about 1 ft (30 cm) across with a depression on top. The mates take turns incubating the one or two eggs, sitting astride the nest with their legs folded flat on either side.

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