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The white stork is a long-distance migrant, wintering in Africa from tropical Sub-Saharan Africa to as far south as South Africa, or on the Indian subcontinent.
Large, mostly white stork with black flight-feathers and conical red bill. Breeds in open farmland and wetlands, with bulky stick nests conspicuous in trees and often on buildings. In nonbreeding season forages in open areas such as grasslands and agricultural areas.
The White stork ( Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. It eats a wide range of animal prey and takes most of its food from the ground. It does not pair for life but both members of the pair build a large stick nest, which may be used for several years.
The white stork is a distinctive large wading bird which has a white plumage with black flight feathers and wing coverts. The black coloration is caused by the pigment melanin and carotenoids in their diet.
Mar 13, 2024 · Description. Wingspan: 155–165 cm. Life span: up to 40 years. Distinct features: black-tipped white feathers and long red beak and legs. Favourite food: opportunistic, eats insects, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles and carrion. Top Speed: 110 km/h (while gliding) Habitat: open habitats such as grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural fields.
White Stork. Ciconia ciconia (Linnaeus, 1758) OR WHIST 1340. Family: Ciconiiformes > Ciconiidae. Very much a breeding bird of southern Europe, this red-billed, black and white stork has a small breeding population in southern England, the result of a reintroduction attempt.
White storks inhabit open wetlands, savannas, steppes, meadows, pastures, and agricultural fields throughout their range. They prefer areas with shallow, standing water that are not too cold or humid.
Mar 4, 2020 · White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.whisto1.01
The White Stork ( Ciconia ciconia) is a majestic bird, notable for its predominantly white plumage with contrasting black flight feathers. Adults boast impressive red legs and long, pointed red beaks. They average a length of 100–115 cm from beak to tail and have a wingspan ranging from 155 to 215 cm.
The species nests solitarily or in loose colonies, often using traditional nesting sites (there are records of individual nests being used every year for 100 years) (Hancock et al. 1992, del Hoyo et al. 1992). Nesting sites are usually situated near foraging areas, but may be up to 2-3 km away (Snow and Perrins 1998).
