ciconia ciconia

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Definition

Noun 1. The common stork of Europe: A large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird (Ciconia ciconia) native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It is characterized by its predominantly white plumage with black flight feathers and a long, pointed red bill.

Examples of Usage
  • The Ciconia ciconia is a beloved sight in European villages, often nesting on rooftops and chimneys.
  • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of Ciconia ciconia, which winters in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The population of Ciconia ciconia has been affected by changes in agricultural practices.
Advanced Usage
  • Binomial Nomenclature: The term "Ciconia ciconia" is the scientific or binomial name for the species. The first part () is the genus, and the second part () is the specific epithet, together uniquely identifying the white stork.
    • In scientific literature, the white stork is always referred to by its binomial name, Ciconia ciconia.
Variants and Related Words
  • White stork: The common English name for .
  • Stork: The general common name for birds in the family Ciconiidae, which includes .
Synonyms
  • White stork
  • European white stork
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • To deliver a baby (idiom, related to storks in folklore): While not specific to , the common stork is the species most associated with the folk tale that storks deliver newborn babies.
    • According to the old story, the Ciconia ciconia is the bird that brings babies.
Noun
  1. the common stork of Europe; white with black wing feathers and a red bill

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