Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. They belong to the family Ciconiidae, and make up the order Ciconiiformes / sɪˈkoʊni.ɪfɔːrmiːz /.

Storks are voiceless or nearly so, for lack of a fully developed syrinx (vocal organ), but some of them clatter their bills loudly when excited. They fly, alternately flapping and soaring, with neck …

Our only native stork in North America, a very large, heavy-billed bird that wades in the shallows of southern swamps. Flies with slow wingbeats, and flocks often soar very high on warm days. Young …

Jul 21, 2025 · Most native species of storks come from Europe, and only one species — the wood stork — is even located in the United States. They prefer habitats with wetlands and marshes, giving them …

Storks belong to the family Ciconiidae, a group of large wading birds. There are about 20 species of storks around the world, each with unique characteristics. Storks are generally large, ranging from …

Uncover the real species of storks and the fascinating connection between their natural habits and the famous baby-delivering myth.

Ciconia (/ sɪˈkoʊ.ni.ə / sih-KOH-nee-uh; Classical Latin: [kiˈkoː.ni.a]) is a genus of birds in the stork family. Six of the seven living species occur in the Old World, but the maguari stork has a South …