American Wood Stork

Mycteria ibis

The American Wood Stork is a large wading bird found in the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America. It has a distinctive bald head and long, down-curved bill. These birds are often found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps where they forage for fish, amphibians, and crustaceans. They are known for their unique feeding behavior, using their bills to detect prey in shallow water. The American Wood Stork is listed as a species of Least Concern by the IUCN, but it faces threats from habitat loss and degradation.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, swamps