Wood Stork

102 cm (40") Locally common in southern swamps, marshes, ponds and coastal shallows. Nests in colonies in trees.

Dark bill is long, thick and slightly downcurved (bill is yellow in immatures). Dark bald head. White body contrasts with black flight feathers and black tail.

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Credit: shell game

Credit: shell game

Credit: Carol Foil

Credit: Jason Stuck

Distribution Maps

Wood Stork distribution map

Wood Stork winter distribution map