White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Ciconiidae
White Stork.
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Ciconia ciconia
Category
birds
Family
Ciconiidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 3.45 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white stork in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 70%, water-surface foraging 30%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: ectothermic vertebrates 40%; invertebrates 20%; fish 20%; endothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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