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Buntstorch

Mycteria leucocephala

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Japan, Norway, and United Arab Emirates. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Ciconiiformes (Schreitvögel)

Species

Mycteria leucocephala (Buntstorch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese インドトキコウ

Chinese 彩鸛〔白頭鸛〕

Spanish Tántalo indio

French Tantale indien

German Buntstorch

Portuguese tântalo-indiano

Russian Индийский клювач

Thai นกกาบบัว

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buntstorch?

The scientific name of Buntstorch is Mycteria leucocephala. It belongs to the genus Mycteria.

What is the conservation status of Buntstorch?

Buntstorch (Mycteria leucocephala) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Buntstorch live?

Buntstorch is found in Distributed across Japan, Norway, and United Arab Emirates. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Japan, Norway, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Buntstorch belong to?

Buntstorch (Mycteria leucocephala) belongs to the genus Mycteria, which is part of the taxonomic family Ciconiidae.

What kingdom does Buntstorch belong to?

Buntstorch (Mycteria leucocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Buntstorch?

The closest relatives of Buntstorch in the genus Mycteria include Milchstorch, Nimmersatt, Waldstorch.