African Woollyneck
Ciconia microscelis
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
96.1 cm
वजन
2190.0 g
कुल
Ciconiidae
गण
Ciconiiformes
के बारे में
73–92 cm. Black and white; white neck with distinctive woolly white feathers; red bill and legs. Resident across sub-Saharan Africa in moist woodland, rivers, and wetlands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and small vertebrates. Solitary breeder; calls infrequently but produces bill-clattering.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 96.1 cm | 37.8 in |
| वजन | 2190.0 g | 77.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-4
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| कुल | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| प्रजातियां | Ciconia microscelis |
External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the African Woollyneck endangered?
The African Woollyneck has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Woollyneck nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
How big is the African Woollyneck?
The African Woollyneck has a wingspan of 96.1 cm, weight of 2190.0 g.
What order and family does the African Woollyneck belong to?
The African Woollyneck (Ciconia microscelis) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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