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Painted Stork

Mycteria leucocephala

Near Threatened

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

Species

Mycteria leucocephala (Painted Stork)

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 Painted Stork?

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

What is the conservation status of Painted Stork?

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

Where does Painted Stork live?

Painted Stork 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 Painted Stork belong to?

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

What kingdom does Painted Stork belong to?

Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Painted Stork?

The closest relatives of Painted Stork in the genus Mycteria include Yellow-billed Stork, Wood Stork, Milky Stork.