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Milky Stork
Mycteria cinerea
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Endangered
Wingspan
95.3 cm
Weight
2393.0 g
Family
Ciconiidae
Order
Ciconiiformes
On this page
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
Endangered
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Milky Stork endangered?
The Milky Stork has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Milky Stork?
The Milky Stork has a wingspan of 95.3 cm, weight of 2393.0 g.
What order and family does the Milky Stork belong to?
The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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