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Wood stork

South America·Bird

While these birds have a “least concern” conservation status, in the United States they’re considered threatened. Habitat loss and drought, as well as hunting and egg collecting by humans has contributed to a population decrease. Levee and drainage systems have also shifted the timing of wood stork breeding, and therefore caused less breeding success.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span11-18 years
  • Body size2.7-3.8 ft. tall
  • Native habitat Wetlands and coastal areas of North and South America
  • DietFish, insects, frogs, crabs
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