Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
83.3 cm
Weight
1365.0 g
Family
Ciconiidae
Order
Ciconiiformes
About
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm | 32.8 in |
| Weight | 1365.0 g | 48.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Species | Ciconia abdimii |
Distribution
Abdim's Stork has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Abdim's Stork endangered?
The Abdim's Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abdim's Stork nest?
Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Abdim's Stork?
The Abdim's Stork has a wingspan of 83.3 cm, weight of 1365.0 g.
What order and family does the Abdim's Stork belong to?
The Abdim's Stork (Ciconia abdimii) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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