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White stork

Ciconia ciconia

Description:

White storks are large, wading birds. They are covered in white feathers, except for the black primary feathers on their wings. They have long, sharp bills, and slender legs that are bright orange. Hatchlings and young have black bills and yellowish gray legs. Adults stand from 100 to 115 cm tall, with half of that height being made up by the legs. Their wingspan is 155 to 165 cm. Males are larger, on average, than females but both sexes are identical in plumage.

Habitat:

White storks inhabit open wetlands, savannas, steppes, meadows, pastures, and agricultural fields throughout their range. They prefer areas with shallow, standing water that are not too cold or humid. Their habitat preferences coincide with human preferences for agricultural areas and settlements, resulting in a long-term commensalism. During the breeding season, white storks also seek out areas with suitable structures on which to build nests, especially sunny sites on tall trees or rooftops. They have also been known to nest on walls, stacks of hay and straw, ruins, chimneys, and artificial nesting platforms.

Notes:

Nest site spotted in Twello, Holland.

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2 Comments

Jae
Jae 9 years ago

Thank you, danuuribe.

danuuribe
danuuribe 9 years ago

These are wonderful pictures!

Jae
Spotted by
Jae

Voorst, Gelderland, Netherlands

Spotted on Jul 13, 2014
Submitted on Jul 16, 2014

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