Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
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Least Concern
Envergadura
83,3 cm
Peso
1365,0 g
Familia
Ciconiidae
Orden
Ciconiiformes
Acerca de
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 83,3 cm | 32.8 in |
| Peso | 1365,0 g | 48.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Ciconiiformes (Cigüeñas) |
| Familia | Ciconiidae (Cigüeñas) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Especies | Ciconia abdimii |
Distribution
Abdim's Stork has been recorded in 9 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Abdim's Stork endangered?
The Abdim's Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Abdim's Stork nest?
Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
How big is the Abdim's Stork?
The Abdim's Stork has a wingspan of 83.3 cm, weight of 1365.0 g.
What order and family does the Abdim's Stork belong to?
The Abdim's Stork (Ciconia abdimii) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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