Wood Stork

About the Wood Stork

A large, bald-headed wading bird that hunts by snapping its bill shut when it feels prey in the water.

Fun Facts

• They use a unique snap reflex to catch fish in milliseconds.
• Their featherless head helps keep them clean while feeding in muddy water.
• Wood Storks are excellent soarers, often circling high on warm air currents.
• They nest in large colonies, sometimes with hundreds of birds in one area.