wood stork

noun

1. wood ibis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood stork¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The two have a symbiotic relationship: Alligators patrol the flooded forests where wood storks nest, keeping predators such as raccoons away from eggs.

From National Geographic

Their bald heads give wood storks an almost prehistoric appearance, leading to nicknames such as “stonehead” and “flinthead.”

From Seattle Times

They also go after amphibians, reptiles and wading birds, including some beloved and endangered species, such as the wood stork.

From Los Angeles Times

In the canals, we also loved seeing rows of sunning turtles, as well as majestic shorebirds, including egrets, several types of herons, a wood stork and anhingas, their wings outstretched to dry.

From Washington Post

Rare Indian olive, carnivorous pitcher plants and fly traps take root here, while more than 200 species of birds such as warblers, wood storks, bald eagles and snowy egrets soar through the trees.

From Washington Post