White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ciconia-ciconia"></birdfyi-bird>The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (störche), within the order Ciconiiformes (störche). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 113.1 cm and a weight of 3.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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100–115 cm, wingspan 155–215 cm. White with black flight feathers; red bill and legs. Iconic Eurasian stork; breeds from western Europe to Central Asia; winters sub-Saharan Africa. Nests on buildings and poles; feeds on frogs, insects, and small vertebrates. Populations recovering with conservation efforts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 113,1 cm | 44.5 in |
| Gewicht | 3310,0 g | 116.76 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-34 days. Fledging: 58-64 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes (Störche) |
| Familie | Ciconiidae (Störche) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Arten | Ciconia ciconia |
Distribution
White Stork has been recorded in 6 countries.
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