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Wood Stork

Mycteria american

Description:

Wood storks are large, long-legged wading birds, about 45 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 bill is black, thick at the base, and slightly decurved. Immature birds have dingy gray feathers on their head and a yellowish bill.

Habitat:

Water at soccer park

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James McNair
Spotted by
James McNair

USA

Spotted on Jul 27, 2015
Submitted on Aug 8, 2015

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