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Bookmark or Share- Stork | Migratory Bird, Nesting Habits & Diet | Britannicastork, (family Ciconiidae), any of about 20 species of long-necked large birds constituting the family Ciconiidae (order Ciconiiformes), related to the herons, flamingos, and ibises. Storks range from about 60 cm to more than 150 cm (2 to 5 feet) in height. All or part of the head and upper neck may be bare of feathers and brightly coloured.
- White stork - WikipediaThe white stork ( Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. Its plumage is mainly white, with black on the bird's wings. Adults have long red legs and long pointed red beaks, and measure on average 100–115 cm (39–45 in) from beak tip to end of tail, with a 155–215 cm (61–85 in) wingspan.
- Stork - WikipediaStorks 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]
- Stork - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting FactsDescription of the Stork. As a rule, these birds have long legs, long necks, and long bills. The color of their plumage, or feathers, and the shape of their bills varies by species. Some species also have a gular pouch or gular sac, which is basically a large flap of skin, on their necks.
- 19 Facts About Stork - Facts.netStorks are highly social birds associated with good luck and fertility in many cultures. They have a fascinating courtship display and are revered in folklore and mythology for their symbolic significance in representing life, fertility, and protection. Table of Contents. Storks are migratory birds.
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