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Learn about the physical characteristics, behavior, breeding, and conservation of storks, a diverse group of large wading birds. Discover the myths, sounds, and habitats of these magnificent creatures in this comprehensive guide.
What can I do? <p>Large, white Wood Storks wade through southeastern swamps and wetlands. Although this stork doesn't bring babies, it is a good flier, soaring on thermals with neck and legs outstretched. This bald-headed wading bird stands just over 3 feet tall, towering above almost all other wetland birds.
Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. They belong to the family called Ciconiidae, and make up the order Ciconiiformes / sɪˈkoʊni.ɪfɔːrmiːz /. Ciconiiformes previously included a number of other families, such as herons and ibises, but those families have been moved to other orders. [2]
Apr 2, 2024 · Learn about storks, a group of long-necked large birds related to herons, flamingos, and ibises. Find out how storks look, where they live, what they eat, and how they breed.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the different species of Storks, their characteristics, habitats, diets, and behaviors. See photos of these large birds with long legs, necks, and bills.
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Learn about the Wood Stork, our only native stork in North America, that wades in the shallows of southern swamps and eats mostly fish. Find out its range, behavior, habitat, conservation status, and climate vulnerability.
Storks are found in tropical and subtropical habitats around the world, mostly inhabiting wetlands and marshes, although some also inhabit forests and savannah. [2] [3] They are large birds with long legs, stout bills, and variable featherless patches on the head.
