Ciconiidae - storks
Storks have long legs, long bills, long wings, and long necks. They usually have bare heads and necks. They are found in all parts of the world where it is warm. Storks don't have a pharynx so they don't have any vocalizations! They clack their bills to communicate! Storks eat fish, small mammals, amphibians, birds, and insects. There are 17 species in this family.
Endangered in N.H.
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Threatened in N.H.
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Introduced
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Endangered in U.S.
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Threatened in U.S.
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Breeds in N.H.
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| New Hampshire Species |
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Other North American Species |
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Jabiru
Wood Stork |
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