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Yellow-billed Stork
Mycteria ibis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
92.5 cm
Weight
1895.6 g
Family
Ciconiidae
Order
Ciconiiformes
About
97 cm, wingspan 150–165 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked yellow-orange face and yellow bill. Resident sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands, lake margins, and flooded grasslands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Highly nomadic following rainfall; breeds colonially in trees or reedbeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 92.5 cm | 36.4 in |
| Weight | 1895.6 g | 66.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 55 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Species | Mycteria ibis |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Stork has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-billed Stork endangered?
The Yellow-billed Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-billed Stork nest?
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 55 days.
How big is the Yellow-billed Stork?
The Yellow-billed Stork has a wingspan of 92.5 cm, weight of 1895.6 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-billed Stork belong to?
The Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family
Abdim's Stork
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Least Concern
African Openbill
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Least Concern
African Woollyneck
Ciconia microscelis
Least Concern
Asian Openbill
Anastomus oscitans
Least Concern
Asian Woollyneck
Ciconia episcopus
Near Threatened
Black-necked Stork
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Near Threatened
Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
Least Concern
Greater Adjutant
Leptoptilos dubius
Near Threatened