Among birds with white heads, the Ross’s gull lives in Antarctica and very rarely visits North America. ... These birds have short, red legs and a pink wash on their chest and underbelly.

They are easy to identify with the crisp black-and-white crown stripes of the adults and their pink or yellow bill. First winter (immature) birds sport buff and brown head stripes.

Fun Fact. Roseate spoonbills are the only pink bird you’re likely to spot in the wild in Sarasota. Flamingos are rare in these parts, and much taller at around 4 feet.

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Nope, that was not a pink flamingo you saw. Here’s what to know about the bright pink bird that rules the South Carolina coast.