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Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
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Least Concern
Wingspan
91.2 cm
Weight
2655.0 g
Family
Ciconiidae
Order
Ciconiiformes
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About
83–115 cm, wingspan 140–180 cm. White body; naked dark grey head; heavy yellowish decurved bill. Only stork breeding in North America; resident from southeastern USA to Argentina. Feeds on fish using tactile bill-snapping in shallow water. Threatens by wetland drainage; nests colonially.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 91.2 cm | 35.9 in |
| Weight | 2655.0 g | 93.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 27-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Species | Mycteria americana |
Distribution
Wood Stork has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wood Stork endangered?
The Wood Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wood Stork nest?
Incubation: 27-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Wood Stork?
The Wood Stork has a wingspan of 91.2 cm, weight of 2655.0 g.
What order and family does the Wood Stork belong to?
The Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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