The Komodo dragon lives on the Indonesian islands of Komodo (where it got its name), Gili Motang, Flores, and Rinca. Jabirus feed on fish, amphibians, and reptiles. Their long necks allow them to reach into the water and snag prey that other creatures would not be able to catch. Males have four feet long necks, while females’ necks are three feet long. One of their most notable features is their long necks. Jabirus are long-necked birds native to Africa and Asia that are generally found near water. They use their necks to bend down to filter-feed on blue-green algae, brine shrimp, tiny crustaceans, etc. This gives their necks a high degree of flexibility to the point where they can twist their necks backward to preen their feathers. Their necks usually grow to 2.6 feet and consist of 19 elongated cervical vertebrae. Other notable characteristics of this bird include their long legs and “s” shaped necks. Greater Flamingoįlamingos are wading bird species with recognizable pink feathers. It also lets them spot predators coming from faraway distances. The length of their necks enables them to forage in water and on land. Their long and flexible necks facilitate this diet. They are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, roots, stems, and tubers of aquatic and submerged plants. The whooper swan is among the largest living species of swan. Thanks to its long neck, it is often mistaken for a snake, earning it the name snakebird. It lives in shallow waters and often swims with its head above water. It is a stalking predator that feeds on little water creatures like crustaceans, fish, and invertebrates, spearing its prey with the help of its bill. AnhingaĪnhingas are water birds living in the warm regions of North and South America. This ensures a 360-degree view of the surrounding area and lets it see a predator before getting too close. Its remarkably long neck is flexible enough to turn in any direction and has 19 vertebrae. Their diet consists of flowers, fruits, and roots, although occasionally, they feed on insects and lizards.Īn adult male ostrich’s neck contributes nearly half of its body height. They are native to Africa and are the largest bird species on the planet. Ostriches are giant flightless birds belonging to the family of ratites, living in savannas and open woodlands. Also, as alpacas are vulnerable to various predators, their long necks help them to spot enemies if they approach. While they feed on grass and eat 1.5 of their total body weight daily, these wooly creatures adore munching on tree leaves – which they can reach thanks to their long necks. It looks like a long-necked camel with no humps. AlpacaĪlpacas are South American, sheep-like mammals, often confused with the llama, which are notably larger. The fights involve using their necks to wrestle one another. This adaptation also leaves them less vulnerable to predation while grazing.īesides, llamas use their sturdy necks while fighting among themselves.

As a result, their necks elongated over time, enabling them to feed comfortably without kneeling.

Its long legs are not practical in reaching the ground to graze. As they are grazers who feed mainly on grass and similar vegetation, long necks come in handy as they would have to kneel when feeding if they had short necks. Llamas are livestock that live in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. If the camels had short necks, they wouldn’t be able to reach particular vegetation. The reason they have evolved to have long necks is so that they can feed on plants on the ground. Their elongated necks plunge downward, and then rise to a small, slender head.

They have long, curved necks that have evolved due to their long legs. The Dromedary, or Arabian camel, is the tallest camel species worldwide, living in the Middle East and North Africa.

A pink bird with long legs