White Stork
"Ciconia ciconia"
The White Stork is a large wading bird.
It measures 100 to 115cm in length
It has a wingspan of 195 to 215cm
It weighs in at 3.4kg
They can live for more than 30 years.
They will make their nest on buildings
if trees are unavailable.
More than 120 stamps feature the Stork
Aesop’s fables also feature the white stork.
“The Fox and the Stork”
“The farmer and the Stork”
White Stork
White Stork
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