Ciconiiformes Collection (page 6)

Black Stork -Ciconia nigra-, in captivity, Poing, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- in a meadow, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- in flight with nesting material, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Great Egret -Ardea alba-, in flight against a blue sky, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- landing in the reeds shooing away a Reed Bunting -Emberiza schoeniclus- on Lake Neusiedl, Austria

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- foraging on meadow, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- with a captured beetle, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Two White Storks -Ciconia ciconia- foraging on meadow, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

White Stork -Ciconia ciconia- with captured vole, North Hesse, Hesse, Germany

Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- standing in water, Seewinkel, Burgenland, Austria

Marabou Stork -Leptoptilos crumeniferus- approaching to land, Serengeti, Tanzania, Africa

Black heron, Egretta ardesiaca hunting in water

Marabou stork with black wings, red head and long white legs, perching on treetop, deep blue sky behind

Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus). Engraving by John Gould

Little egret (Egretta garzetta), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Little egret (Egretta garzetta). Engraving by John Gould

Birds: Ciconiiformes, White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), illustration Biology, Zoology

Side view of a Scarlet Ibis, walking, and displaying its long, thin, curved bill used in probing for food

Ibis, brown plumage, black neck and head, standing on one leg in open grassland, scratching its bill with its foot, side view

Group of Sacred Ibis, Threskiornis aethiopicus, large black and white birds, one all-black, standing in stream, reflecting on waters surface, grassy bank in background

Sacred Ibis standing in shallow stream, white body with black head, beak and tail, bird reflected in calm blue water

South Africa, Goliath Heron standing in the shallow waters of a watering hole, surrounded by dead tree trunks and branches

Grey heron (Ardea cinerea), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Grey heron (Ardea cinerea). Engraving by John Gould

Zoology: Birds, Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Grey heron (Ardea cinerea) and Purple heron (Ardea purpurea), illustration

Pacific heron (Ardea pacifica), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Pacific heron (Ardea pacifica). Engraving by John Gould

Great-billed heron (Ardea sumatrana), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Great-billed heron (Ardea sumatrana). Engraving by John Gould

Black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Black-necked stork (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus). Engraving by John Gould

Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis). Engraving by John Gould

Close-up of a white stork with its young (Ciconia ciconia)
Zoology: Birds, Ciconiiformes, White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) with the young. Art work

Royal spoonbill (Platalea regia), Engraving by John Gould
Zoology - Birds - Ciconiiformes - Royal spoonbill (Platalea regia). Engraving by John Gould

Birds: White Stork (Ciconiiformes, Ciconia ciconia), Antarctic Tern (Charadriiformes, Sterna vittata), Barn Swallow (Passeriformes, Hirundo rustica), Wheatear (Passeriformes, Oenanthe oenanthe)

African Sacred Ibis Threskiornis aethiopicus, illustration
African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus), illustration

Great Egret Casmerodius albus or Ardea alba at nest with eggs, illustration
Great Egret (Casmerodius albus or Ardea alba) at the nest with eggs, illustration

White Stork Ciconia ciconia in nest with youngs, illustration
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) in the nest with youngs, illustration

France, Kaysersberg, Alsace Lorraine, European White Stork, ciconia ciconia, nesting on rooftop

Marabou Stork, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, walking by concrete wall, view from side

Two Marabou Storks, Leptoptilos crumeniferus, with black and white feathers and long legs standing in front of concrete structure, front view

Black-crowned Night-heron chick sitting in its nest looking down at an unhatched egg

Black-crowned Nigh-heron chick picking up a twig from its nest

Black-crowned Night-heron chick standing and looking down

Black-crowned Night-heron chick sitting in its nest

Purple heron, Ardea purpurea, taking off

USA, Massachusetts, Boston, Back Bay Fens, Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias), in marsh area of Muddy River, with reflection of long-legged wader standing in shallow water

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus, black-necked stork
Watercolour 302 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Jabiru

Mycteria leucocephala, painted stork
Plate 23 by Sydney Parkinson from the Loten Collection

Ciconia nigra, black stork
Plate 31 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Mycteria americana, wood stork
Plate 81, hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731-43) Vol. 1 by Mark Catesby

A booming Bittern, the bird lowers its head and rises its rear before producing the boom

Bittern walking through young reed, April, Minsmere, Suffolk

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"Ciconiiformes: Majestic Birds of the World in Flight and Nesting" Witness the grace and elegance of the Ciconiiformes, a diverse order of birds that captivate with their aerial prowess and nesting habits. In North Hesse, Germany, a Great Egret or Great White Heron -Ardea alba- soars through the sky, its wings outstretched against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes. Across Europe, from Camargue in France to North Hesse in Germany, the Grey Heron -Ardea cinerea- takes flight. Its slender form glides effortlessly through the air as it searches for its next meal. In Faro, Algarve, atop Faro Cathedral nestles a colony of White Storks (Ciconia ciconia), their nests perched high above earthly concerns. These magnificent creatures symbolize hope and fertility as they build their homes on sacred grounds. Venturing further south to Paulet Island in Antarctic Peninsula reveals an Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis Adeliae) diligently constructing its nest. Against harsh icy winds and freezing temperatures, this resilient bird showcases unwavering determination. Closer to home in British Columbia's Boundary Bay stands the regal figure of a Great Blue Heron (Adea herodias). With patience unparalleled, it waits silently for prey beneath tranquil waters before striking with lightning speed. Traveling eastward to Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park unveils the Black-necked Stork -Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus-. This rare species graces India's wetlands with its distinctive appearance and graceful movements. Back in Europe again lies another emblematic bird – European white stork (Ciconia ciconia). Mating pairs create enchanting scenes at sunset on Knepp estate in Sussex while reaffirming nature's cycle of life and love.