storkidae

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A black stork stands alone on the river beach.. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Several black storks stroll leisurely along the wetland bank Royalty Free Stock Photo

Graceful, water bird, egret, pool, foraging Royalty Free Stock Photo

Wild black stork in flight in the mountain area..

The black stork is a bird of the genus Stork in the family Storkidae. They mainly live near large lakes, swamps and rivers, and breed on cliffs or tall trees. It is not good at singing, is alert and afraid of people, and likes to forage in swamps and wetlands for food such as fish, frogs, crustaceans and insects. Its lifespan can reach 20 to 30 years. The black stork is a national first-level protected wild animal in China..