The snow stork’s scientific name is Egretta thula. It is a species of bird in the heron family, distributed mainly in South America and Central America.
Adult snow storks are usually about 61cm long, weighing 375g.
They have white plumage and beautiful long feathers.
The bill is black, around the eyes and the upper border is yellow. This border will turn red as it enters the breeding season.
Legs dark blue, feet yellow.
Snow storks often live in mangrove forests, shallow bays, saltwater lagoons…
The feathers on the head are very impressive of the snow stork.
They often catch fish, frogs, crustaceans, insects … as food.
When foraging, snow storks often use their paws to probe for prey in the mud.
Snow storks often live in groups.
The chicks leave the nest for 20-25 days and perch on the branch near the last nest before flying away.
In the breeding season, they are nests made of branches, sedges…
Each litter lays 3-4 eggs.
Snow stork eggs are green in color and oval in shape.
Both the female and the male are involved in the care of the young.
