Milky Stork
Mycteria cinerea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycteria-cinerea"></birdfyi-bird>The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 95.3 cm and a weight of 2.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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About
92 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; bare pink facial skin; yellow bill. Restricted to coastal lowlands and mangroves of Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Malaysia). Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish in mangrove creeks and coastal wetlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 95.3 cm | 37.5 in |
| Weight | 2393.0 g | 84.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Species | Mycteria cinerea |
Distribution
Milky Stork has been recorded in 1 countries.
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