white stork

• طائر كبير أبيض اللون ذو أطراف أجنحة سوداء وساقان ومنقار طويلان أحمران، يشتهر بهجرته بعيدة المسافات وبتعشيشه على أسطح المنازل أو المداخن.

A large white bird with black wing tips, long red legs, and a long red beak, known for migrating long distances and often nesting on rooftops or chimneys.

1. Large migratory birdB1formal

   A large, long-legged wading bird (Ciconia ciconia) with white plumage and black flight feathers, known for its migratory habits and nesting on rooftops.

   طائر اللقلق الأبيض المهاجر

   • The white stork is a common symbol of spring in many European countries.
   • White storks migrate from Europe to Africa for the winter.
   • We saw a white stork nesting on the chimney of the old house.

2. Symbol of birth and good luckA2informal

   In folklore, the white stork is often associated with delivering babies and bringing good fortune.

   رمز الولادة والحظ السعيد

   • In many stories, the white stork brings newborn babies to families.
   • People believe that a white stork nesting on your roof brings good luck.
   • The white stork is a popular motif in baby shower decorations.