Characterization: It measures 1.40m in wingspan, 108cm in height, and weighs 4.5 kg. It has white plumage, quill feathers and a black tail with a periophthalmic region and beak base nude and red. It flies with its neck stretched. Like other Ciconia, it hits with its beak.

Distribution: Most of South America.

Habitat: This bird lives in swamps and tall vegetation wetlands.

Habits: It flies with its neck stretched and is a master glider, taking advantage of the rising warm air currents. It flies very high to reach the best places to fish.

Diet: This bird feeds on aquatic invertebrates, crustaceans, amphibians, water snakes, and fish.

Breeding: It nests on the ground and produces two to four hatchlings, which are white at birth, becoming darkish with an orange neck during development.

In the UFRA area: This bird is considered rare in the studied farms as it was only seen once. This bird was restricted to wetlands with riparian forests.