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Unicode: 1F987
Description
A pink flamingo, shown in profile, with one leg lifted as if wading or balancing. Its beak is typically black with a pink or red tip. The body is often depicted with a gradient of pinks.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-mammal
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often represents elegance, balance, grace, beauty, tropical themes, or uniqueness. Can also be associated with summer, holidays, and quirky aesthetics.
Backstory
The Flamingo emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016. Flamingos are iconic wading birds known for their distinct pink plumage and long legs, often associated with warm climates and vibrant ecosystems.
Usage Examples
- Expressing admiration for grace: 'She moved with such grace, like a flamingo 🦩'
- Indicating a tropical vacation: 'Ready for my tropical getaway! 🌴🦩'
- Suggesting elegance or uniqueness: 'This outfit is so elegant and unique 🦩'
- Referring to the bird itself: 'Spotting flamingos in a national park 🦩'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Frequently used in fashion, home decor, and pop culture as a symbol of tropical escapism, fun, or a playful sense of kitsch.
East Asian culture:
May be seen similarly as a symbol of beauty or exotic nature, though perhaps without the same level of kitsch association as in some Western contexts.