10 Unique White Birds With Long Necks

Dalmatian Pelican The Dalmatian pelican, the world's largest freshwater bird, is known for its curly nape feathers, red throat pouches, and graceful flock flight. It's a white species with silvery-white plumage, found near inland lakes and coastal lagoons in southeast Europe and western Asia.

Great Egret The great egret is a common white bird with a long neck and is found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Its habitat is wetlands, marshes, and estuaries. Its long black legs and S-shaped neck enable it to catch fish or crustaceans with its sharp bills.

Greater Flamingo Flamingos, known for their blush pink hue, are actually white, with greater flamingos being the only European species. Born silvery-white, they remain white for the first two years of their lives. Their hue can vary depending on their diet, and during drought, they can become large white birds.

Swinhoe’s Egret The Swinhoe's or Chinese egret is a threatened species of white birds in Asia, smaller than great egrets but with similar appearances. They have thicker legs, yellow feet, yellow-orange bills, blue facial skin, and pure white plumage.

Snowy Egret The snowy egret, a bird with white plumage, is easily recognized due to its long black beak and yellow legs. Similar to great egrets, it has an extensive range in North America, typically found in wetlands, coastal areas, and tidal flats.

Tundra Swan Tundra swans are native white birds with long necks found in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. They breed in tundra habitats in southwest Alaska and above the arctic circle in Canada. Similar to trumpeter or whooper swans, their outstretched neck is a distinguishing feature.

Eurasian Spoonbill Eurasian spoonbills are white birds with long necks in the ibis family, found in Japan and Europe. They have slenderer bills, sturdy black legs, and yellow facial skin. Breeders mainly winter in Africa, while Europeans may also stay in western Europe.

Jabiru Jabirus are white birds with long black necks in South America, often found in Texas. They prefer freshwater marshes and open wetlands, grow over three feet high, and have large wingspans. They have a light-colored skin band around the neck, which turns scarlet when excited or irritated.

Whooping Crane The whooping crane, the tallest bird in America and one of the rarest white birds with long necks is an endangered species with fewer than 250 adult individuals. Typically found in mudflats, marshes, wet prairies, and wetlands, they migrate from Texas to Canada.

Australian White Ibis The Australian white ibis is one of the three ibis species in Australia, with a bare neck, black skin beak, and glossy black wings tips. They are stockier and have shorter necks than European or American ibis. They are found in all but the driest habitats.
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