These large birds are found in most temperate and tropical parts of the world, especially Northern Europe and they migrate in winter to as far away as Southern Africa.

Habitat: The storks mainly nest in trees, buildings and on cliffs, often in colonies.

Information: This is a bird that stands around 1m – 1.3 metres tall, their overall plumage is white and black and plumage is alike in both sexes. The White Stork feed primarily in shallow and grassland, but also at the edges of crop fields.

Food: They feed chiefly on animals, especially insects. They are carrion feeders.

Breeding: Generally 3 – 6 eggs are laid and these are incubated by both parents.