Yellow-billed Stork
Mycteria ibis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycteria-ibis"></birdfyi-bird>The Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 92.5 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
97 cm, wingspan 150–165 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked yellow-orange face and yellow bill. Resident sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands, lake margins, and flooded grasslands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Highly nomadic following rainfall; breeds colonially in trees or reedbeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 92,5 cm | 36.4 in |
| Poids | 1895,6 g | 66.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 55 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famille | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Espèces | Mycteria ibis |
Distribution
Yellow-billed Stork has been recorded in 8 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family