The White Stork is a comprehensive monograph that focuses on perhaps the most well-known bird species. Written by leading experts in the field, the book offers a detailed analysis of the systematics, evolutionary history, morphology, and physiology of the White Stork. Additionally, it addresses important aspects such as behavior, reproduction, migratory patterns, and wintering. The authors also illuminate the distribution, habitat, as well as the population development and ecology of this fascinating bird species. Another central point of the book is the threat to the White Stork and the measures taken for its protection. This monograph is a valuable source of information not only for professionals but also for interested laypeople.