Flamingoes - Neck Length: Approx. 2.6 ft. (0.79 m)

The Flamingo is arguably the most famous wading bird on the planet. The striking red-purple coloring of the flamingo's plumage alone makes it unique among birds. The world's flamingo population consists of six distinct species. Except for Antarctica, they were found on every continent.

The highest species of flamingos can reach heights of up to 4.7 feet or 1.45 meters. They also have long necks, which can reach 2.6 feet or 0.79 meters in length on average. They may filter-feed on brine shrimp, tiny crustaceans, blue-green algae, and more thanks to their long, s-shaped necks. The 19 elongated cervical vertebrae in their sinuous necks enable the best possible twisting. To groom their feathers, they can even bend their necks backward.