White stork - Wikipedia
WEBThe white stork is a long-distance migrant, wintering in Africa from tropical Sub-Saharan Africa to as far south as South Africa, or on the Indian subcontinent.
Migratory bird of the month: White Stork - BirdLife International
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Migration Route: African-Eurasian flyway. Description. Wingspan: 155–165 cm. Life span: up to 40 years. Distinct features: black-tipped white feathers and long red beak and legs. Favourite food: opportunistic, eats insects, small mammals, amphibians, reptiles and carrion. Top Speed: 110 km/h (while gliding)
White Stork Migration: Interesting Facts About These Birds
WEBDec 21, 2022 · The migration of the white stork (Ciconia ciconia) has changed over time. For example, most of them flew thousands of miles each year after breeding. During white stork migration, these birds spent almost a month crossing half of Europe, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Sahara desert.
Migratory bird of the month: White Stork
WEBMar 18, 2024 · During migration, they embark on daytime journeys, covering vast distances to reach their wintering grounds in Sub-Saharan Africa. They rely on the uplift of air thermals to effortlessly soar and glide across the expansive sky on their annual migrations.
Storks refine their migration routes as they learn from experience
WEBMar 4, 2024 · White storks take increasingly quicker and more direct routes for their migrations as they get older, which suggests they learn by experience to perfect these paths.
Africa’s Summer Bird: The White Stork - African Wildlife Foundation
WEBJun 15, 2014 · While many know it as the European stork due to its breeding range, the white stork is a long-distance migratory bird that is lucky enough to winter yearly in sub-Saharan Africa, avoiding those bitter European winters. The average journey south takes 49 days and almost 20,000 km.
The Amazing Migration of the Stork - Wild Explained
WEBSep 4, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of stork migration, exploring the science behind it, the challenges they face, and the routes they take. We will also examine the impact of migration on stork populations and how human activities and climate change affect their migratory patterns.
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Overland and oversea migration of white storks through the …
WEBDec 1, 2020 · Here we assessed the effects of a sea surface on the migratory performance of GPS-tagged white storks (Ciconia ciconia) before, during and after they crossed the straits of Gibraltar.
Interactive Flight Map | White Stork Project
WEBSupport our mission to restore white storks to the UK. Contributions help us feed our non-fliers, GPS track our migrating birds, do the science, and much more. Stay informed about our latest news, events and stork stories. Help us track the journeys of our storks by sharing your sighting.
Icons of Migration – How White Storks Have Inspired the Study …
WEBAug 4, 2020 · White Storks usually migrate in mixed groups of both adults and younger birds. A number of studies have followed the fortunes of young Storks making their first migration without adults to follow, in order to look at …