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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 96.1 cm | 37.8 in |
| 体重 | 2190.0 g | 77.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-31 days. Fledging: 55-65 days.
一腹卵数
2-4
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| 科 | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| 種 | Ciconia microscelis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family