Crane vs. Stork — What's the Difference?

A tall, long-legged bird known for its elaborate dances.

In myths, known for delivering babies.

Any of various large wading birds of the family Gruidae, having a long neck, long legs, and a long bill.

A tall, long-legged bird often associated with childbirth.

A similar bird, such as a heron.

Many species are subject to conservation efforts.

A machine for hoisting and moving heavy objects by means of cables attached to a movable boom.

Predominantly feeds on fish and small animals.

Any of various devices with a swinging arm, as in a fireplace for suspending a pot.

Some species are migratory, traveling long distances.

To hoist or move with or as if with a crane.

Storks are large, long-legged, long-necked wading birds with long, stout bills. They belong to the family called Ciconiidae, and make up the order Ciconiiformes .

To strain and stretch (the neck, for example) in order to see better.

Any of various large wading birds of the family Ciconiidae, having long legs and a long straight bill.

To stretch one's neck toward something for a better view.

A large wading bird with long legs and a long beak of the family Ciconiidae.

To be irresolute; hesitate.

(children's folklore) The mythical bringer of babies to families, or good news.

Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.

(cartomancy) The seventeenth Lenormand card.

Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.

Any one of several species of large wading birds of the family Ciconidæ, having long legs and a long, pointed bill. They are found both in the Old World and in America, and belong to Ciconia and several allied genera. The European white stork (Ciconia alba) is the best known. It commonly makes its nests on the top of a building, a chimney, a church spire, or a pillar. The black stork (C. nigra) is native of Asia, Africa, and Europe.

A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.

Large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.

A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

(nautical) A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.

(obsolete) The cranium.

(ambitransitive) To extend (one's neck).

(transitive) To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.

(intransitive) To pull up before a jump.

A wading bird of the genus Grus, and allied genera, of various species, having a long, straight bill, and long legs and neck.

Any arm which swings about a vertical axis at one end, used for supporting a suspended weight.

A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; - so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick.

An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace, for supporting kettles, etc., over a fire.

A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.

A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc., - generally used in pairs. See Crotch, 2.

The American blue heron (Ardea herodias).

To cause to rise; to raise or lift, as by a crane; - with up.

To stretch, as a crane stretches its neck; as, to crane the neck disdainfully.

To reach forward with head and neck, in order to see better; as, a hunter cranes forward before taking a leap.

United States writer (1871-1900)

United States poet (1899-1932)

Lifts and moves heavy objects; lifting tackle is suspended from a pivoted boom that rotates around a vertical axis

Large long-necked wading bird of marshes and plains in many parts of the world

Stretch (the neck) so as to see better;

A device for lifting and moving heavy objects.

To stretch one's neck to see something better.

In many cultures, a symbol of longevity and fidelity.

Essential machinery in building and engineering.

Cranes are found on all continents except South America and Antarctica.

The crane is known for its long legs, long neck, and elaborate dances.

Cranes can be found alone or in pairs, though they gather in groups during migration.

Not all stork species migrate; some are resident, depending on the species.

Storks primarily eat fish, insects, and small mammals.

Many stork species are quite social, living in colonies or large groups.

In folklore, the stork symbolizes childbirth and good luck.

Some crane species are endangered due to habitat loss and other factors.

The idea of storks delivering babies is a myth and not based on reality.

Cranes inhabit a variety of habitats including wetlands, grasslands, and marshes.

Cranes are vital in construction for lifting and moving heavy materials.

Yes, cranes hold cultural significance in many societies, symbolizing longevity and fidelity.

Many countries have laws and conservation efforts in place to protect crane species and their habitats.

Some stork species adapt well to human environments and can be seen living near villages or towns.

Storks often nest on high structures like chimneys, trees, or cliffs.