The Wood Stork, is a wading bird native to the Americas. Standing about 50 inches tall, with a wingspan ranging from 60 to 65 inches, these birds are notable for their distinctive appearance. They have predominantly white plumage, contrasted with black flight feathers and a short black tail. Their head and neck are largely unfeathered and dark gray, complemented by a thick, slightly decurved black bill. The immature birds present a dingy gray coloration with a yellowish bill​​. Wood Storks are found across a broad range in the Americas. This species inhabits a wide variety of wetlands across the southeastern United States, extending into Central and South America. Their preference for wetlands and marshes, often in remote or protected areas, aligns with their feeding and nesting habits. Wood Storks are currently classified as a species of Least Concern. They are known to be colonial nesters, often nesting in large groups in trees above water. These communal nesting sites can become quite large.