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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.
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.
The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) breeds across Europe and Asia and winters south to South Africa. It is a stately bird about 100 cm tall, white with black flight feathers, a dark red bill, and reddish legs.
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.
monogamous. White storks nest in loose, informal colonies and breed in small groups, consisting of only a few pairs. These pairs may nest within sight of each other, but not terribly closely. Nests are huge and bulky and are constructed from sticks, branches, rags, paper, and other available materials.
