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It builds solitary nests in forest patches interspersed with moss-sedges and reeds, made out of dead branches with a cup shaped lining of grasses. 2-6 eggs are laid. | It builds solitary nests in forest patches interspersed with moss-sedges and reeds, made out of dead branches with a cup shaped lining of grasses. 2-6 eggs are laid. | ||
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*[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=1269&Bird_Image_ID=4454&Bird_Family_ID=139 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | *[http://www.orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=1269&Bird_Image_ID=4454&Bird_Family_ID=139 View more images of this species on Orientalbirdimages] | ||
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- Ciconia boyciana
Identification
110 to 115cm. Weight Males 5.0kg. Females 4.7kg. All white, black lower scapulars, tertials, greater coverts, primaries and secondaries. Red legs. Juveniles have browner greater coverts and duller legs.
Distribution
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Wet meadows, marshes with scattered clumps of trees, river valleys.
Behaviour
Its diet includes insects, fishes, amphibians, also small reptiles and mammals.
It builds solitary nests in forest patches interspersed with moss-sedges and reeds, made out of dead branches with a cup shaped lining of grasses. 2-6 eggs are laid.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, D. Roberson, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2015. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: v2015, with updates to August 2015. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Oriental Stork. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 6 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Oriental_Stork
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