With 6 Genera and 20 species, it is found in all continents except Antarctica.
Characteristic of these birds are the long neck, the long legs and the large, often elongated beak.
All storks are carnivores, but their diet varies depending on the species.
The most famous stork in Europe is the white Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

Mit sechs Gattungen und 20 Arten in allen Kontinenten außer Antarktika verbreitet.
Charakteristisch für diese Vögel sind der lange Hals, die langen Beine und der große, oft langgestreckte Schnabel.
Alle Störche sind Fleischfresser, die Ernährung variiert aber je nach Art.
Der in Europa bekannteste Storch ist der Weißstorch (Ciconia ciconia)

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These two male Hippos were in a prolonged dispute over territory. They would get really worked up, foaming at the mouth, opening and closing it like a marionette puppet. They seemed very unsure of their footing in the rocky river but positioned themselves in various places which each thought favored their position. Their fighting consisted of fast movements and opened jaws, but no actual bites. I read that this behavior can go on for hours and can include more contact, but this one lasted about 30 minutes a good part of which was spent maneuvering for position or working themselves up for a really convincing open jawed threat that would be sure to convince their rival not to mess with them. Eventually it worked! (Hippopotamus amphibius) (Sony a1, 70-200 f/4 @ f/4, 200mm, 1/1600 second, ISO 640)

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Casa Grande Ruins National Monument of the Pre-columbian Hohokam native Americans in Arizona USA infrared. Taken with a Nikon D40X converted to Infrared and 18-55mm Nikkor lens. All my published books, available world wide, can be viewed here:
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