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Black Stork

Ciconia nigra

Taxonomy

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

About

The black stork (Ciconia nigra) is a large bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 10th edition of his Systema Naturae. Measuring on average 95 to 100 cm (37 to 39 in) from beak tip to end of tail with a 145-to-155 cm (57-to-61 in) wingspan, the adult black stork has mainly black plumage, with white underparts, long red legs and a long pointed red beak. A widespread, but uncommon, species, it...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Stork?
The scientific name of Black Stork is Ciconia nigra.
What kingdom does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the order Ciconiiformes.
What family does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the family Ciconiidae.
What genus does Black Stork belong to?
Black Stork belongs to the genus Ciconia.