White Stork
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White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
The White Stork is a tall bird with long legs and a long beak. They are known for their beautiful white feathers and black wing tips. These birds often build big nests on rooftops and trees.
Habitat: Wetlands
Appearance
The White Stork is a large bird with pristine white plumage, starkly contrasted by glossy black flight feathers visible when its wings are spread. It has long, slender red legs and a long, pointed red beak, giving it an elegant and unmistakable appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCiconiiformesFamilyCiconiidaeGenusCiconia
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
2
Interesting facts
A single White Stork can eat hundreds of grasshoppers and other pests in one day!
Baby storks are covered in soft white down, but their beaks and legs are dark, turning red as they grow.
These birds follow farmers' plows to snatch up tasty insects and rodents revealed in the soil.
White Storks build huge nests that can weigh over 500 kg and are reused for generations!
Special abilities
Ability
Thermal Navigator
White Storks can soar on warm air currents, or 'thermals', because of their broad wings, saving energy during long migrations.
Ability
Beak Drummer
White Storks can clatter their beaks together rapidly because of strong neck muscles, using this sound for communication.
Ability
Long-Distance Traveler
White Storks can fly thousands of kilometers between continents because of their efficient soaring flight and strong endurance.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 100-115 cm
- Wingspan
- 155-215 cm
- Weight
- 2.3-4.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 20-39 years
- Top Speed
- 70 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-6
- Incubation
- 33-34 days
- Migration Distance
- 8000 km
Diet & Feeding
A keen hunter, the White Stork eats a variety of small animals from insects to small mammals.
Primary Foods
- Insects
- Frogs
- Small Mammals
- Fish
- Lizards
- Snakes
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Common Frog
Rana temporaria
A favorite prey item in wetlands.
hunts
Common Vole
Microtus arvalis
Hunted in grasslands and farmland.
shelters
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Often nests within the large stick nests of White Storks.
eaten by
White-tailed Eagle
Haliaeetus albicilla
Predates on eggs and chicks in some areas.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Wetland
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
Common Stork
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch storks from a distance and never disturb their nests.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify White Stork?
The easiest way to identify White Stork is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How long is White Stork?
100-115 cm
What is White Stork's wingspan?
155-215 cm
How much does White Stork weigh?
2.3-4.5 kg
How long does White Stork live?
20-39 years
How fast can White Stork move?
70 km/h
What does White Stork eat?
A keen hunter, the White Stork eats a variety of small animals from insects to small mammals.
Where is White Stork usually found?
Wetlands
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