Asian Woollyneck
Ciconia episcopus
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75–92 cm. White body; black back and wings; white woolly neck feathers; red bill and legs; dark eyes. Resident across South and Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands and open woodland. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Sometimes treated as conspecific with African Woollyneck.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 91,2 cm | 35.9 in |
| Poids | 2190,0 g | 77.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famille | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Espèces | Ciconia episcopus |
Distribution
Asian Woollyneck has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family