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Oriental Stork

Ciconia boyciana

Endangered
体长
115.0 cm
翼展
220.0 cm
体重
5000.0 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes
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The oriental stork is one of the most endangered stork species, with fewer than 3,000 individuals remaining in the wild. It was once widespread across East Asia but declined dramatically due to wetland drainage and pesticide use. Reintroduction programs in Japan and Korea have achieved notable success.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Body Length 115.0 cm 45.3 in
翼展 220.0 cm 86.6 in
体重 5000.0 g 176.37 oz

识别

羽毛

White body plumage with black flight feathers. Red bare skin around the eye and black bill distinguish it from the white stork. Pinkish-red legs.

Long, thick, straight, black bill

Habitat & Range

Wetlands, flooded rice paddies, rivers, and marshes. Nests on tall trees, utility poles, and artificial platforms.

分布范围

Breeds in the Russian Far East and northeastern China. Winters in southeastern China, Japan, and Korea.

Diet & Feeding

Fish, frogs, snakes, large insects, and small mammals caught in shallow wetlands. Feeds by wading and probing muddy water.

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 55 days.

产卵数

2-6

声音

鸣唱

Essentially silent like all storks; produces loud mechanical bill-clattering at the nest as a greeting display. Chicks beg with hissing and squeaking. Rarely vocalizes otherwise.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Ciconia
物种 Ciconia boyciana

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
German Mandschurenstorch
Spanish Cigüeña Oriental

Distribution

Oriental Stork has been recorded in 7 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Oriental Stork eat?
Fish, frogs, snakes, large insects, and small mammals caught in shallow wetlands. Feeds by wading and probing muddy water.
Where does the Oriental Stork live?
Wetlands, flooded rice paddies, rivers, and marshes. Nests on tall trees, utility poles, and artificial platforms.
Is the Oriental Stork endangered?
The Oriental Stork has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Oriental Stork nest?
Incubation: 32-35 days. Fledging: 55 days.
What does the Oriental Stork sound like?
Essentially silent like all storks; produces loud mechanical bill-clattering at the nest as a greeting display. Chicks beg with hissing and squeaking. Rarely vocalizes otherwise.
How big is the Oriental Stork?
The Oriental Stork has a body length of 115.0 cm, wingspan of 220.0 cm, weight of 5000.0 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Stork belong to?
The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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