Top 10 Birds with Unique Necks
The Top Ten
1 Flamingo
Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the genus Phoenicopterus, the only genus in the family Phoenicopteridae.
Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird in the genus Phoenicopterus, the only genus in the family Phoenicopteridae.
2 Golden Pheasant
Its "collar" is retractable!
3 Pelican
It has a throat pouch that is expandable! It's like the perfect shopping bag!
4 Grey Crowned Crane
5 Frigate Bird
It has a throat pouch that it inflates into a huge red balloon to attract mates.
6 King Vulture
It has a multi-colored bald neck with the skin color varying, and a gray to black ruff.
7 Andean Condor
A South American bird species, the Andean Condor is one of the world's largest flying birds due to its wingspan, which can exceed 10 feet. It predominantly feeds on carrion and holds significant cultural and symbolic importance in various Andean cultures.
A South American bird species, the Andean Condor is one of the world's largest flying birds due to its wingspan, which can exceed 10 feet. It predominantly feeds on carrion and holds significant cultural and symbolic importance in various Andean cultures. It's with a ruff of white feathers surrounding the base of the neck, and many caruncles (fleshy outgrowth)
8 Mandarin Duck
9 Swan
Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' close relatives include the geese and ducks.
Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' close relatives include the geese and ducks.
10 Budgerigar
The budgerigar, also known as the common pet parakeet or shell parakeet and informally nicknamed the budgie, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot.
The budgerigar, also known as the common pet parakeet or shell parakeet and informally nicknamed the budgie, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot. Incredible colors and patterns
The Contenders
11 Sage Grouse
It has a large white ruff
12 Great Crested Grebe
13 Gouldian Finch
The Gouldian finch, also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird endemic to Australia.
The Gouldian finch, also known as the Lady Gouldian finch, Gould's finch or the rainbow finch, is a colourful passerine bird endemic to Australia.
14 Red-Necked Tanager
15 Cassowary
The cassowaries are ratites in the genus Casuarius and are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Australia.
The cassowaries are ratites in the genus Casuarius and are native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands, and northeastern Australia. It has two red wattles hanging from the neck
16 Turkey
17 Black Crowned Crane
18 Blue-and-Yellow Macaw
19 Hoatzin
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