A carnivore, the white stork eats a wide range of animal prey, including insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and small birds. It takes most of its food from the ground, among low vegetation, and from shallow water.

What is a white storks habitat?

The preferred habitat of these birds is agricultural fields, pastures, meadows, open wetlands, savannas, and steppes. They inhabit temperate areas with shallow, standing water. White storks are found across Europe, Asia Minor, the northern part of Africa, and the Middle East.

Are white storks rare?

A large population of white storks breeds in central (Poland, Ukraine and Germany) and southern Europe (Spain and Turkey). ... In Western Europe the white stork remains a rare bird despite conservation efforts. In 2004 France had only 973 pairs, and the Netherlands 528 pairs.