Herons and storks
Master of wetlands
Grey Heron
The gray heron is a long-legged bird from the heron family. Adult specimens reach a height of up to 1 meter and a weight of 1 to 2 kilograms. They are recognizable by their white head and black stripe that goes from the eye to the crest, gray feathers and pink-yellow beak.
Characteristics
Order:
Ciconiiformes
Family:
Ardeidae
Scientific name:
Ardea cinerea
Habitat:
Forest, grassland, wetlands
Origin:
Europe, Asia, Africa
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
500.000-2.500.000
Lifetime:
5-10 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A graceful bird
White Stork
The white stork is a large bird whose plumage is mostly white, with black wings. Adults have long red legs and sharp red beaks. The white stork is a long-distance migrant, wintering in Africa from tropical sub-Saharan Africa to South Africa, or in the Indian subcontinent.
Characteristics
Order:
Ciconiiformes
Family:
Ciconiidae
Scientific name:
Ciconia ciconia
Habitat:
Wetlands, meadows
Origin:
Europe, Asia, Africa
Current trend:
Increase
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
A bird of great beauty and mystery
Black Stork
The black stork is a large bird with predominantly black plumage, white underparts, long red legs and a long pointed red bill. The black stork is a wary species and is often seen singly or in pairs. It feeds on amphibians, small fish and insects, generally walking slowly in shallow water hunting for its prey.
Characteristics
Order:
Ciconiiformes
Family:
Ciconiidae
Scientific name:
Ciconia nigra
Habitat:
Wetlands, rivers, forest areas
Origin:
Europe, Asia, Africa
Current trend:
Unknown
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
about 20 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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