Black Stork

Ciconia nigra

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The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It is a widespread, but uncommon, species that breeds in the warmer parts of Europe (predominantly in central and eastern regions), across temperate Asia and Southern Africa. This is a shy and wary species, unlike the closely related White Stork. It is seen in pairs or small flocks—in marshy areas, rivers or inland waters. The Black Stork feeds on amphibians and...

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  1. (c) Isidro Vila Verde, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/86585370@N00/5636302242
  2. (c) Wikipedia, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciconia_nigra

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