Ciconiidae Collection (page 3)

Pair of white storks on nest, Silves, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Mycteria ibis, Yellow-billed stork
Watercolour by Claude Finch-Davies, 1918 Date: 1918

Europe, Spain, Salamanca, Church of San Martin bell tower

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating on a storks nest

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, foraging

White Storks at the nest -Ciconia ciconia-

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- sitting on a nest, Muri, Switzerland, Europe

Welcoming scene of White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two white storks -Ciconia ciconia-, mating in the nest, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, stork couple mating, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in flight with nesting material, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Black stork -Ciconia nigra-, Neuschoenau outdoor animal enclosure, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Two White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- welcoming each other to the nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, portrait, Lake Kerkini, Greece, Europe

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- with young at the nest, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- approaching to land with nesting material, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two young White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- fighting over a feather in a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Young White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- during flight training on a nest, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White storks -Ciconia ciconia- on the nest, Warnsdorf, Ratekau, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Marabou -Leptoptilos crumeniferus- Bwabwata National Park, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, Africa

Marabou -Leptoptilos crumeniferus-, Buffalo National Park, Caprivi Strip, Namibia, Africa

Painted Stork -Mycteria leucocephala-, Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Extremadura, Spain

White storks -Ciconia ciconia- on the nest, Extremadura, Spain

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- feeding on prey, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, settlement at the back, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- standing in a field, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in a field, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- standing on a meadow, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- on a meadow, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in a dandelion meadow, Burgenland, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia-, Hude, Lower Saxony, Germany

White storks -cinerea cinerea-, Rheine, Munsterland, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- foraging for food, Lake Kerkini, Central Macedonia, Greece

White storks -Ciconia ciconia- and white stork nests on the arm of a construction crane, Kirchheim, Unterallgau District, Bavaria, Germany

Young white storks -Ciconia ciconia-, flying attempts at the nest, Hesse, Germany

Start of a white stork -Ciconia ciconia- from the nest, Hesse, Germany

White Storks -Ciconia ciconia-, two young storks on a nest during flight exercises, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Black Stork -Ciconia nigra-, in captivity, Poing, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in a meadow, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- foraging on meadow, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- with a captured beetle, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- foraging on meadow, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

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Ciconiidae, also known as the stork family, is a fascinating group of birds that captivate us with their majestic presence and unique behaviors. From the towering White Storks nesting on top of Faro Cathedral in Algarve to the elegant Black-necked Storks gracefully roaming Keoladeo National Park in India, these birds are truly a sight to behold. The European White Stork, scientifically known as Ciconia ciconia, showcases its beauty during mating season as a pair passionately engages in courtship rituals atop their nest at sunset on Knepp estate in Sussex. The breathtaking scene paints a picture of love and devotion within nature's realm. Marabou storks (Leptoptilos crumenifer) stand tall alongside Whitebacked vultures (Gyps africanus), creating an intriguing juxtaposition between two species that rely on scavenging for survival. This harmonious coexistence reminds us of the delicate balance within ecosystems. As dawn breaks over the horizon, a Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) rests upon its nest with young ones nestled close by. The soft glow illuminates this tender moment shared between parent and offspring—a testament to the nurturing instincts present among these avian families. In Andalucia, Spain, we witness White Storks perched high above in trees—creating nests that serve as safe havens for raising their young. These aerial abodes showcase their resourcefulness and adaptability amidst changing landscapes. A captive-reared juvenile White Stork takes flight over Knepp Estate—an inspiring symbol of hope for conservation efforts aimed at preserving these magnificent creatures' populations. Their graceful wingspan carries them through open skies while reminding us of our responsibility to protect their habitats. A proud parent stands beside three developing chicks—a heartwarming image capturing the essence of parenthood within this avian community. It serves as a reminder that family bonds extend beyond human borders, connecting us to the natural world.