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Abdim's Stork

Ciconia abdimii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Ciconiiformes ›Family: Ciconiidae ›Genus: Ciconia

About

The Abdim's stork (Ciconia abdimii), also known as white-bellied stork, is a black stork with grey legs, red knees and feet, grey bill and white underparts. It has red facial skin in front of eye and blue skin near the bill in breeding season. It is the smallest species of stork, at 73 cm (29 in) and a weight of just over 1 kg (2.2 lbs). The female lays two to three eggs and is slightly smaller than the male.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Abdim's Stork?
The scientific name of Abdim's Stork is Ciconia abdimii.
What is the conservation status of Abdim's Stork?
The Abdim's Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the order Ciconiiformes.
What family does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the family Ciconiidae.
What genus does Abdim's Stork belong to?
Abdim's Stork belongs to the genus Ciconia.