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Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
141,7 cm
Масса
6366,666666666667 g
Семейство
Ciconiidae
Отряд
Ciconiiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 141,7 cm 55.8 in
Масса 6366,666666666667 g 224.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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