Wood Stork
by Maria Urso
Title
Wood Stork
Artist
Maria Urso
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The wood stork can be found in coastal areas, tidal waters, marshes, swamps, streams and mangroves. This stork is the only stork species found in North America. It is 40-44 inches in length with a wingspan of five feet. It has a naked gray to black head and neck, a white body and black edged wings and tail. It has a long, slightly curved black bill and long legs. Unlike herons, the wood stork flies with its neck stretched straight out. Males and females look alike. It is listed as endangered in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
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March 17th, 2013
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