African Woollyneck
Ciconia microscelis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ciconia-microscelis"></birdfyi-bird>The African Woollyneck (Ciconia microscelis) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 96.1 cm and a weight of 2.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 96,1 cm | 37.8 in |
| Berat | 2190,0 g | 77.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-4
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famili | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Spesies | Ciconia microscelis |
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family