Black Stork

Overview

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is a species of Storks (Ciconiidae) in the order Storks. A shy dark stork with glossy black head and neck, white belly and red bill; nests in remote forested wetlands; a rare and secretive species, feeds on fish and amphibians in clear streams.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ciconia; binomial: Ciconia nigra; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 95-100cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: n, e Africa, s Asia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.