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: any of various large wading birds (family Ciconiidae) chiefly of Asia, Africa, and South America that have long stout bills and are related to the ibises and herons
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Chickens, ducks and storks in the parking lot, attracted by Vic calling the cat.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Perhaps swallow-tail bee-eaters, Africa openbill storks, and Burchell’s starlings, their stunning plumage flashing blue-green in the pink-gold gloaming: such sightings lend instant credence to the adage that Africa will make a birder out of anyone.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Located in western Extremadura, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to one of Europe’s largest populations of griffon vultures plus imperial eagles and black storks.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The stork is locally known as hargila, or bone swallower, because of its tendency to be found near garbage dumps.
—Kyla Mandel, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Perhaps swallow-tail bee-eaters, Africa openbill storks, and Burchell’s starlings, their stunning plumage flashing blue-green in the pink-gold gloaming: such sightings lend instant credence to the adage that Africa will make a birder out of anyone.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Located in western Extremadura, this UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is home to one of Europe’s largest populations of griffon vultures plus imperial eagles and black storks.
—Carlsen Jes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
The stork is locally known as hargila, or bone swallower, because of its tendency to be found near garbage dumps.
—Kyla Mandel, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
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stork
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: any of various large mostly African and Asian wading birds that have long stout bills and are related to the herons and ibises
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