Longest neck for a bird (living)

- Who
- Ostrich, Struthio camelus
- What
- 0.9 metre(s)
- Where
- Not Applicable
- When
- 2018
The bird with the longest neck is the common ostrich (Struthio camelus), native to the open savannahs and semi-desert areas of Africa. The neck of adult ostriches averages 0.9 metres (3 feet) long, from the base of the neck to the top of the head.
The ostrich is also the largest living bird, with individuals recorded reaching 2.75 metres (9 feet) tall and weighing 156.5 kilograms (345 pounds).