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Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

Least Concern
날개 폭
141.7 cm
체중
6366.666666666667 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes

소개

115–150 cm, wingspan up to 287 cm. One of the world's largest flying birds. Naked pink-red head; massive pale bill; pendulous neck sac. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, often around human settlements and garbage dumps. Scavenges carrion alongside vultures; also takes fish and small vertebrates. Breeds colonially in trees.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 141.7 cm 55.8 in
체중 6366.666666666667 g 224.58 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.

산란 수

1-4

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Leptoptilos
Leptoptilos crumenifer

External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

Is the Marabou Stork endangered?
The Marabou Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Marabou Stork nest?
Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 95-115 days.
How big is the Marabou Stork?
The Marabou Stork has a wingspan of 141.7 cm, weight of 6366.666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Marabou Stork belong to?
The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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