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Milky Stork

Mycteria cinerea

Endangered
Envergure
95,3 cm
Poids
2393,0 g
Famille
Ciconiidae
Ordre
Ciconiiformes

The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 95.3 cm and a weight of 2.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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92 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; bare pink facial skin; yellow bill. Restricted to coastal lowlands and mangroves of Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Malaysia). Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish in mangrove creeks and coastal wetlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 95,3 cm 37.5 in
Poids 2393,0 g 84.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

1-4

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Famille Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Mycteria
Espèces Mycteria cinerea

Distribution

Milky Stork has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Milky Stork endangered?
The Milky Stork has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Milky Stork?
The Milky Stork has a wingspan of 95.3 cm, weight of 2393.0 g.
What order and family does the Milky Stork belong to?
The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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