1 White cockatoos
Physical characteristics: The white cockatoo is a cockatoo with the largest crown feathers of all cockatoos. Their plumage is white and flawless, and the female has a reddish tinge of iris. Similar to other parrots, they both have hooked beaks and opposite-toed feet. The difference lies in their retracted crown and the lack of an iridescent structure in the feathers that give other parrot feathers an iridescent appearance.
Habits and behavior: White cockatoos are lively and active birds that love to fly and play. They are good at imitating human language and sounds and are one of the popular pet birds.
Habitat and distribution: The white cockatoo is found mainly in eastern Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. They usually live in forests, jungles, meadows, and coastal areas.
Conservation status: White cockatoos are declining in the wild and are currently listed as endangered. The Australian Government has taken a variety of measures, including habitat protection and feeding programs, to ensure their survival and reproduction.
2 Egrets
Physical characteristics: egrets are large, the whole body feathers are white, there are 4 different body types of egrets, among which the great egret, middle egret, egret and snow heron are distinguished by the size of the crown and chest feathers. They do not have a crest but have a chest ornament, and the crest and feathers born during the breeding period can be used for decoration, commonly known as egret silk hair.
Habits and behavior: Egrets are wading birds, usually at the water's edge, and are good at preying on fish, amphibians and insects. They often hunt in the water with their beaks and feet, and also float or stand in the water waiting for their prey to appear.
Habitat and distribution: Egrets are widely distributed around the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. They usually inhabit wetland environments near waters such as lakes, rivers, marshes and coasts.
Conservation status: Egrets are relatively stable in the wild and are currently listed as a non-concern. However, habitats and food sources may be threatened due to the impact of human activities, such as wetland development and water pollution.
3 Black-faced spoonbill
Physical characteristics: The black-faced spoonbill is a wading bird, the feathers are generally white, with a black mouth and black legs and feet, and the bare skin from the forehead, eyeliner, and eye area to the base of the mouth is black, forming a distinct "black face". Their mouths are flat as spoons, similar to the pipa in Chinese musical instruments, hence the name.
Habits and behavior: The black-faced spoonbill is a fish-minded bird that usually moves in shallow waters, using its long, flat beak to catch small fish, crabs, and other aquatic animals. They also forage for insects and other small invertebrates near the water.
Habitat and distribution: Black-faced spoonbills are mainly found in eastern Asia, including Japan, North Korea, China and Taiwan. They usually inhabit wetland environments near waters such as rivers, lakes, marshes and coasts.
Conservation status: Black-faced spoonbills are declining in the wild and are currently listed as vulnerable. The conservation of the black-faced spoonbill faces important challenges due to factors such as habitat destruction and overfishing.
4 White ibis
Physical features: The white ibis is a large wading bird with white plumage throughout the body in summer, but the upper part of the head and neck is bare, black , sometimes embellished with blue. The lower part of the back and front neck has elongated grey ornamented feathers, and the underside of the wings has bare patches of crimson skin, and extends along the edges of the wings to the lower sides, and the wingtips exposed when flying are black.
Habits and behavior: The white ibis is a fish-friendly bird that usually moves around the water's edge, catching small fish, crabs, and other aquatic animals with its long, sharp beak. They also forage for insects and other small invertebrates near the water.
Habitat and distribution: The white ibis is found all over the world, including Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. They usually inhabit wetland environments near waters such as lakes, rivers, marshes and coasts.
Conservation status: The white ibis is declining in the wild and is now listed as endangered. The conservation of the white ibis faces important challenges due to factors such as habitat destruction and overfishing.
5 American cranes
Physical characteristics: The American crane is a large crane with bare cheeks and the top of the head of the adult bird, bright red, the flight feathers and neck are black, and the rest of the feathers are pure white. The bill is pale yellow and the legs and feet are black.
Habits and behavior: The American crane is an elegant bird that usually moves in environments such as meadows, swamps, and wetlands. They are good at preying on small animals such as snakes, fish, frogs and insects, and are good at foraging in the water.
Habitat and distribution: American cranes are mainly found in North America, including Canada, the United States and Mexico. They usually inhabit environments such as swamps, wetlands and grasslands.
Conservation status: American cranes are on the rise in the wild, but are still listed as a threatened species. The conservation of American cranes faces challenges due to factors such as habitat destruction and overfishing. Several organizations and institutions have taken action, including habitat protection, research and monitoring groups, etc., to help protect this beautiful bird.
6 Snow geese:
Physical characteristics: The snow goose is a bisexual homomorphic bird, the plumage is pure white, the head and neck are dyed with varying degrees of rust, the primary flight feathers are black, the feather base is light black, the wing tips are black, the legs and mouth are pink, and the mouth is black with the mouth split. The white feathers of the entire body are dotted with black wingtips, presenting a magnificent and colorful scene.
Habits and behavior: Snow geese are migratory birds that fly long distances. They like to live in groups and often form orderly queues when flying, such as zigzags, herringbones, etc.
Habitat and distribution: Snow geese are found in the Arctic regions of Asia and North America, mainly in alpine areas or snow-covered areas.
Conservation status: The snow goose is listed as a least concern species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation List.
7 Swans:
Physical features: The swan is a white bird with a small amount of heterochromic on the head, such as a black swan. Swans are large , with pink beaks and feet and broad wings.
Habits and behavior: Swans prefer to inhabit lakes and swamps, feeding mainly on aquatic plants, but also eating snails and molluscs. Most are monogamous and stay together for life. Courtship is abundant, with males and females tending to make the same movements in unison, and also thoughtfully grooming each other's feathers.
Habitat and distribution: Swans are widely distributed in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia and North America.
Conservation status: Swans are listed as least threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation List.
8 White storks:
Physical features: The white stork is a large bird with long, wide wings, gliding and very slender legs, neck and beak. The plumage is mainly white and the wings are black.
Habits and behavior: White storks are long-distance migratory birds that winter in tropical regions such as sub-Saharan Africa or the Indian subcontinent. White storks prefer to inhabit swamps, rivers and lakes and feed mainly on fish, amphibians and insects.
Habitat and distribution: The white stork is found in Europe, northwest Africa, southwest Asia, and southern Africa. In Europe, the white stork is known as the "sending bird", is considered an auspicious bird, and is the national bird of Germany.
Conservation status: The white stork is listed as a least concern species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation List.
9 Hakutsuru:
Physical features: The white crane is a large wading bird with a white body with a bright red breast and forehead, a dark red beak and feet, and black wing tips. The white crane has long wings and the tip of the wing can be forked when flying.
Habits and behavior: White cranes are mainly distributed in China, India, Iran, Afghanistan and Japan, they mainly feed on plants, such as bitter grass, eye vegetables, moss, water chestnuts, etc., but also eat the leaves, shoots and a small amount of animal food of aquatic plants, such as mussels, snails, molluscs, insects, crustaceans, etc. Withdrawn by nature, the white crane usually moves in pairs, spreading its wings and making graceful dance moves during courtship.
Habitat and distribution: White cranes are widely distributed in temperate, boreal and subtropical regions, inhabiting wetlands, grasslands, swamps, rice paddies and other places.
Conservation status: The white crane is listed as a vulnerable species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation List.
10 White Gull:
Physical characteristics: The white gull is a large, long-beaked seabird similar in appearance to a seagull, but its beak is thicker at the base, tapered towards the tip, slightly upward, and hooked at the end of the beak. The plumage is almost all white and there is a narrow black eye circumference around the eyes.
Habits and behavior: The white gulls inhabit the coast, islands and open oceans, often moving in flocks, frequently flying over the sea, flying briskly and agilely.
Habitat and distribution: White gulls are mainly distributed in the Arctic and North Pacific, such as Alaska, Canada, Russia, etc.
Conservation status: The white gull is listed as least concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Conservation List.