The Order Ciconiiformes primarily includes large wading birds such as storks, herons, and ibises. These birds are characterized by long legs and necks, adapted for wading in shallow waters to hunt fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. They typically have long, pointed bills for catching prey and are found in wetlands, marshes, rivers, and coastal areas worldwide. Many species are migratory, traveling long distances between breeding and feeding grounds. Ciconiiformes play important ecological roles in controlling aquatic populations and maintaining the health of wetland ecosystems.