Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycteria-americana"></birdfyi-bird>The Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 91.2 cm and a weight of 2.7 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
83–115 cm, wingspan 140–180 cm. White body; naked dark grey head; heavy yellowish decurved bill. Only stork breeding in North America; resident from southeastern USA to Argentina. Feeds on fish using tactile bill-snapping in shallow water. Threatens by wetland drainage; nests colonially.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 91,2 cm | 35.9 in |
| Berat | 2655,0 g | 93.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 27-32 days. Fledging: 50-60 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famili | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Spesies | Mycteria americana |
Distribution
Wood Stork has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family