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White Stork

Ciconia ciconia

Least Concern
Envergure
113,1 cm
Poids
3310,0 g
Famille
Ciconiidae
Ordre
Ciconiiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 113,1 cm 44.5 in
Poids 3310,0 g 116.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-34 days. Fledging: 58-64 days.

Taille de la couvée

1-7

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Famille Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Ciconia
Espèces Ciconia ciconia

Distribution

White Stork has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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