About Storks
Ciconiiformes here refers to the storks, a family (Ciconiidae) of 20 large, long-legged wading birds of wetlands and savannas worldwide, excluding the coldest regions.
Overview
Ciconiiformes here refers to the storks, a family (Ciconiidae) of 20 large, long-legged wading birds of wetlands and savannas worldwide, excluding the coldest regions. They fly with the neck extended and lack a voice box, communicating at the nest by bill-clattering. Storks are largely silent, broad-winged migrants and are culturally symbolic of birth and good fortune in many societies.
Classification
The order Storks (Latin: CICONIIFORMES) comprises 1 families and roughly 20 living species. It is one of 44 orders that make up the class Aves.
Diversity & Distribution
Ciconiiformes here refers to the storks, a family (Ciconiidae) of 20 large, long-legged wading birds of wetlands and savannas worldwide, excluding the coldest regions.
Notable Families
Storks and others.
