Family: CiconiidaeHabitat: Found in lakes, ponds, and fresh- and salt-water marshes (A.O.U. 1998).
Distribution: A resident of Florida, and coastal areas west to Texas and along both slopes of Mexico; and coastal areas north to South Carolina.
Field Marks: Large, heavy, down-curved bill; bald head. All white, with black tail and flight feathers; compare in flight with Whooping Crane.
Nest Habits: Breeds in colonies. Nest is placed up to 80 feet or higher in tree, and consists of a platform of sticks.
Eggs: 2-4, usually 3; 68 millimeter; white or pale white in color.
Incubation: Both parents incubate the eggs and care for the young. Incubation usually lasts about 28-32 days, and young are able to fly when they are approximately 55-60 days old.
