Ardea nigra, LINNÆUS; Der schwarze Storch, BECHSTEIN.
This species is nearly as large as the white stork, and is of the same
form, but its limbs are weaker and more delicate. Its colour is a glossy
brownish black, with the breast and belly white. It frequents woods in
the neighbourhood of marshes, lakes, and large ponds, and makes its nest
on the trees. Its habits and manner of feeding are similar to those of
the white stork. In rearing the young ones, they may be accustomed to
remain in the house, and will soon become familiar.