Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
The adult Black Stork is a shy wading bird of forested rivers, wetlands, marshes, and quiet floodplains, often avoiding open human activity. It hunts mostly alone or in pairs, stalking through shallow water for fish, amphibians, crustaceans, insects, and small reptiles. Adults are strong migratory fliers, moving between breeding areas in Eurasia and wintering grounds in Africa or southern Asia. A notable feature is the glossy black plumage with green and purple sheen, contrasting with a white belly and red bill and legs in mature birds.
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- Conservation status
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- Black Stork