The Four Keys to ID
- Size & Shape
Wood Storks are hefty wading birds with football-shaped bodies perched atop long legs. They have a long neck and a long, thick bill that is curved at the tip. They fly with their neck and legs outstretched but tend to perch with the neck drawn in, giving them a humpbacked appearance.
Relative Size
Larger than a Great Egret, smaller than a Great Blue Heron.
between crow and gooseMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 33.5-45.3 in (85-115 cm)
- Weight: 72.3-93.1 oz (2050-2640 g)
- Wingspan: 59.1-68.9 in (150-175 cm)
- Color Pattern
- Behavior
- Habitat