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Reply	Anonymous says: This has been largely proven to be psychological. With both legs in the water, ducks will swim between them. Then when the flamingo looks between their legs to see what went through, the ducks turn around and give them the finger.Note that this is not a joke, it is satirical commentary on the rest of the posts here.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, animals.
	posted on 2009-06-23 18:37:55 | Report abuse

Reply	Anonymous says: Because they keep one leg in a good tempeture. Here, in Argentina, they makes that position because in salt lakes at night the lake get frozen and if one leg freeze, another leg can help in the morning to get out.Sorry for my bad english.I hope my comment helps.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, animals.
	posted on 2009-07-02 04:00:18 | Report abuse

Reply	Anonymous says: Following on from the comment about humans. I am slim, with long legs and low blood pressure. I have a history of placing (at least one) leg in an elevated position. As a teenager I always sat on the sofa with my legs slung over the back. I still do it some of the time. I often place one foot on the counter by the basin when brushing my teeth (sooo comfortable) and again often place one leg up on the breakfast bar while reading after a meal.  (no votes) Tags: unanswered, domestic science, animals.
	posted on 2009-07-03 19:55:36 | Report abuse

Reply	weaverfish says: A few years ago I took part in a week-long course in Falconry. The falconer that was teaching the course told us that (in the case of the birds of prey) that when the bird stands on one leg that is an indication that it feels safe and relaxed (but no necessarily asleep!). They were often seen to do this in the aviary while perched, usually with head tucked under a wing, or just standing on one leg calmy observing things happening outside the cage.  (no votes) Tags: animals, domesticscience, sleep, falcons, birdofprey, relax, oneleg.
	posted on 2010-05-02 16:17:41 | Report abuse

Reply	Jacqui#92 says: To keep warm. Birds have comparatively small bodies (they are just covered in a fluffy coat of feathers). Thus they lose heat very easily. Even in the generally hot countries where flamingos are found heat loss can be a problem. Feathers prevent this over most of the body, but their legs generally don't have feathers. Their legs also lose heat easily since they are so thin and have no insulation. They tuck a leg up in their feathers to prevent this heat lose, but still be at a height (vs. lying down), to be able to see and evade predators.  (no votes) Tags: animals, domesticscience, Standingononeleg, flamingos.
	posted on 2012-09-17 13:54:07 | Report abuse

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