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Marabou Stork

Leptoptilos crumenifer

Least Concern
翼展
141.7 cm
体重
6366.666666666667 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes

关于

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
翼展 141.7 cm 55.8 in
体重 6366.666666666667 g 224.58 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1-4

分类学

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

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常见问题

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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