wood stork

American  

noun

1. wood ibis.

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Etymology

Origin of wood stork

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

In return, alligators occasionally prey on fallen wood stork fledglings.

From National Geographic

Fish and Wildlife Service said in a news release that restoration of the wood stork’s habitat, especially in the Florida Everglades and adjacent Big Cypress National Preserve, led to a sharp increase in breeding pairs.

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