White stork

The white stork is a tall, elegant bird with snowy feathers and striking black wingtips. It breeds across Europe and parts of Africa and Asia, then embarks on epic migrations to avoid crossing open water. These birds are masters of soaring flight, riding warm air currents for thousands of miles.

• Adults stand about 100-115 cm tall with wings spanning up to 215 cm
• Their bright red legs and pointed beaks make them easy to spot in fields
• They migrate between continents by following land routes around the Mediterranean