List of Birds of Saint Helena - Storks

Storks

Order: Ciconiiformes Family: Ciconiidae

Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked, wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute; bill-clattering is an important mode of stork communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. There are about 19 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in Saint Helena.

  • White Stork Ciconia ciconia (A)

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