Everglades National Park - Wood Stork Shuffle

The video discusses the role of Everglades National Park in supporting bird species, focusing on the wood stork, North America's only stork species. It highlights the wood stork's unique feeding behavior, which involves using its beak to feel for prey in water. The video explains the environmental challenges faced by wood storks due to human intervention in water levels, leading to their endangered status. Conservation efforts in South Florida aim to restore natural water flow to support the wood stork population. The video also provides information on where to observe wood storks in the park.

What role does the Everglades National Park play for birds?

• It is a stopover for migrating birds.

• It is a winter-only habitat.

• It is a place for bird hunting.

• It is a desert habitat.

How does the wood stork locate its prey?

• By using its sense of smell.

• By feeling with its beak.

• By using its eyesight.

• By listening for sounds.

What is a unique feature of the wood stork's feeding reflex?

• It is faster than a human blink.

• It is the slowest among birds.

• It is the same speed as a human blink.

• It is slower than a human blink.

Why is the wood stork's population declining?

• Because of increased predators.

• Because of controlled water levels.

• Due to excessive hunting.

• Due to lack of nesting sites.

What efforts are being made to help the wood stork population?

• Introducing new predators.

• Restoring natural water flow.

• Building artificial nests.

• Increasing hunting licenses.

When is the best time to see wood storks in the Everglades?

• During the spring months.

• During the summer months.

• During the fall months.

• During the winter months.

Which location is NOT mentioned as a place to see wood storks?

• Shark Valley

• Parodius Pond

• Anhinga Trail

• Miami Beach