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White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
113,1 cm
Gewicht
3310,0 g
Familie
Ciconiidae
Ordnung
Ciconiiformes

Über uns

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

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the White Stork endangered?
The White Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Stork nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-34 days. Fledging: 58-64 days.
How big is the White Stork?
The White Stork has a wingspan of 113.1 cm, weight of 3310.0 g.
What order and family does the White Stork belong to?
The White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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