Mycteria americana
Length: 35-45 in Wingspan: 60-70 in Weight: 5-6 lbs
Identification:
Large white bird with black wingtips and bald head. Long legs and bill.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
Humans release excess heat by sweating. Dogs pant. Wood Storks poop on their legs, then let the light summer breeze blow the heat away. This behavior, called urohydrosis, is practiced by several species of storks and New World vultures.
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References:
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