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Waldstorch

Mycteria americana

Least Concern

About

Wood Stork (Mycteria americana) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Ciconiiformes (Schreitvögel)

Species

Mycteria americana (Waldstorch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アメリカトキコウ

Chinese 林鸛

Spanish Cigüeña americana

French Tantale d'Amérique

German Waldstorch

Portuguese cabeça-seca

Russian Американский клювач

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Mycteria leucocephala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waldstorch?

The scientific name of Waldstorch is Mycteria americana. It belongs to the genus Mycteria.

What is the conservation status of Waldstorch?

Waldstorch (Mycteria americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Waldstorch live?

Waldstorch is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Waldstorch belong to?

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

Is Waldstorch endangered?

No, Waldstorch (Mycteria americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Waldstorch belong to?

Waldstorch (Mycteria americana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Waldstorch?

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