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Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
141,7 cm
Gewicht
6366,666666666667 g
Familie
Ciconiidae
Ordnung
Ciconiiformes
Über uns
115–150 cm, wingspan up to 287 cm. One of the world's largest flying birds. Naked pink-red head; massive pale bill; pendulous neck sac. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, often around human settlements and garbage dumps. Scavenges carrion alongside vultures; also takes fish and small vertebrates. Breeds colonially in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 141,7 cm | 55.8 in |
| Gewicht | 6366,666666666667 g | 224.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes (Störche) |
| Familie | Ciconiidae (Störche) |
| Genus | Leptoptilos |
| Arten | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
External Databases
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Is the Marabou Stork endangered?
The Marabou Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Marabou Stork nest?
Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.
How big is the Marabou Stork?
The Marabou Stork has a wingspan of 141.7 cm, weight of 6366.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Marabou Stork belong to?
The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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