Order
Ciconiiformes
Family
Ciconiidae
Genus
Mycteria
Species
americana
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Argentina, Captive Photographed
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Non Migratory
Preferred Habitat
Tropical or Subtropical climate with fluctuating wateer levels.
Distribution and Range
Souther US and south to all of South America
Food
Primarily eats fish but seasonally supplemented by insects, crabs or frogs.