Stork - Wikipedia
网页Storks range in size from the marabou, which stands 152 cm (60 in) tall and can weigh 8.9 kg (19⁄ lb), to the Abdim's stork, which is only 75 cm (30 in) high and weighs only 1.3 kg (2⁄ lb). Their shape is superficially similar to the herons, with long legs and necks, but they are more heavy-set.
Stork | Migratory Bird, Nesting Habits & Diet | Britannica
网页2024年9月3日 · Stork, (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 …
Wood Stork Identification - All About Birds
网页Wood Storks are hefty wading birds with football-shaped bodies perched atop long legs. They have a long neck and a long, thick bill that is curved at the tip. They fly with their neck and legs outstretched but tend to perch with the neck drawn in, giving them a humpbacked appearance.
Stork - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
网页Description 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. These birds can grow quite large, and some Storks have ...
Wood Stork | Audubon Field Guide
网页At a Glance. Our only native stork in North America, a very large, heavy-billed bird that wades in the shallows of southern swamps. Flies with slow wingbeats, and flocks often soar very high on warm days.
Wood Stork - National Geographic
网页Wood storks are tall, white denizens of freshwater or brackish wetlands and swamps. They can be identified by their long legs, featherless heads, and prominent bills.
Wood Stork - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
网页Wood storks are large, long-legged wading birds, about 5O inches tall, with a wingspan of 60 to 65 inches. The plumage is white except for black primaries and secondaries and a short black tail. The head and neck are largely unfeathered and dark gray in color.
The Stork: A Journey through the Life of an Avian Icon
网页2024年2月23日 · Storks can be identified by their long legs and necks, large wings, distinctive bill, white plumage with black wing feathers, colorful facial skin, large body size, and slow, graceful flight. These unique physical characteristics make storks a captivating sight for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts worldwide.
The shoebill stork is our fierce lifeform of the week - EarthSky
网页5 天之前 · The shoebill (Balaeniceps rex), or whale-headed stork, is one of the most impressive birds in Africa. It has the long, thin legs of a stork and a huge beak like a pelican. Though it was once ...
White Stork - eBird
网页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.
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