Molentargius Natural Park

Called in local dialect sa genti arrubia, "red people", because of the color assumed by part of the plumage, pink flamingos' color is due to a particular crustacean they eat, particularly rich in purple pigments. Attracted by the mild Sardinian winter, flamingos are concentrated in the ponds around Cagliari, in particular Molentargius and Santa Gilla.