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Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
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Least Concern
Envergadura
105,9 cm
Peso
2963,0 g
Familia
Ciconiidae
Orden
Ciconiiformes
Acerca de
95–100 cm, wingspan 173–185 cm. Iridescent black with white underparts; red bill and legs. Breeds across temperate Eurasia from Iberia to eastern China; migrates to sub-Saharan Africa and India. Solitary and shy; nests on cliff ledges or large trees. Feeds on fish in clear streams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 105,9 cm | 41.7 in |
| Peso | 2963,0 g | 104.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-46 days. Fledging: 63-71 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Ciconiiformes (Cigüeñas) |
| Familia | Ciconiidae (Cigüeñas) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Especies | Ciconia nigra |
Distribution
Black Stork has been recorded in 11 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black Stork endangered?
The Black Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Stork nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 32-46 days. Fledging: 63-71 days.
How big is the Black Stork?
The Black Stork has a wingspan of 105.9 cm, weight of 2963.0 g.
What order and family does the Black Stork belong to?
The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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