White Stork
Photo: Carlos Delgado · CC BY-SA 3.0
Bird

White Stork Facts

Ciconia ciconia

BirdCarnivore

The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. Its plumage is mainly white, with black on the bird's wings.

Lifespan
Up to 39 years (maximum recorded longevity)

White Stork Facts at a Glance

The white stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a large bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. Its plumage is mainly white, with black on the bird's wings.

It belongs to the family Ciconiidae in the order Ciconiiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.

White Stork Conservation Status

White Stork is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 39 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Weight
3,445.8 g

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