Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycteria-leucocephala"></birdfyi-bird>The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (störche), within the order Ciconiiformes (störche). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 94.8 cm and a weight of 2.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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93–102 cm, wingspan 150–160 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked orange-red face; yellow bill. Named for pinkish wash on back and wings. Resident South and Southeast Asia in wetlands and rice paddies. Near Threatened; feeds on fish and frogs. Breeds colonially; large mixed-species heronries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 94,8 cm | 37.3 in |
| Gewicht | 2750,0 g | 97.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 60 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes (Störche) |
| Familie | Ciconiidae (Störche) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Arten | Mycteria leucocephala |
Distribution
Painted Stork has been recorded in 3 countries.
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