Adult © Kuzey Cem Kulaçoğlu eBird S47512800 Macaulay Library ML 109122381
Adult © John Reynolds
© Alexandre Hespanhol Leitão
Juvenile © Miguel Rodríguez Esteban
Adult © Ian Davies
+ 4
© Daniel Jauvin
© Jean-Sébastien Guénette
© Pedro Fernandes

White Stork Ciconia ciconia

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Identification

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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. Flies with neck and legs outstretched, and strong, deep wingbeats interspersed with glides. Also soars on thermals; flocks migrate during daytime, often high overhead.

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