Asian Woolly-necked Stork

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Asian Woolly-necked Stork (<em>Ciconia episcopus</em>) is a species of Storks (<em>Ciconiidae</em>) in the order Storks.

Overview

Asian Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) is a species of Storks (Ciconiidae) in the order Storks.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ciconia; binomial: Ciconia episcopus; authority: (Boddaert, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus to Asian Woolly-necked Stork with the split of African Woolly-necked Stork.

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