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Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
141,7 cm
الوزن
6366,666666666667 g
الفصيلة
Ciconiidae
الرتبة
Ciconiiformes
حول
115–150 cm, wingspan up to 287 cm. One of the world's largest flying birds. Naked pink-red head; massive pale bill; pendulous neck sac. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, often around human settlements and garbage dumps. Scavenges carrion alongside vultures; also takes fish and small vertebrates. Breeds colonially in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 141,7 cm | 55.8 in |
| الوزن | 6366,666666666667 g | 224.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| الفصيلة | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Leptoptilos |
| الأنواع | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Marabou Stork endangered?
The Marabou Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Marabou Stork nest?
Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.
How big is the Marabou Stork?
The Marabou Stork has a wingspan of 141.7 cm, weight of 6366.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Marabou Stork belong to?
The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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