Usage Note
Weißstorch (Ciconia ciconia) is a large migratory bird that nests on rooftops and chimneys and is strongly associated with bringing luck and babies in German folklore. Distinct from Schwarzstorch (black stork), which is shy and forest-dwelling.
Examples
"Auf dem Kirchturm baute das Weißstorchpaar jedes Jahr sein Nest."
Natural Translation
The white stork pair built its nest on the church tower every year.
Literal Translation
On-the church-tower built the white-stork-pair every year his nest.
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