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Woolly-necked Stork

Ciconia episcopus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Ciconiiformes (Leyleksiler)
Family
Ciconiidae
Genus
Ciconia
Species
Ciconia episcopus (Woolly-necked Stork)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エンビコウ
Chinese 白頸鸛
Spanish Cigüeña lanuda asiática
French Cigogne épiscopale
German Asien-Wollhalsstorch
Portuguese cegonha-episcopal
Russian Белошейный аист
Thai นกกระสาคอขาว

Similar Species in Ciconia

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Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
Not Evaluated
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Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
Extinct
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White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
Endangered
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Maguari Stork
Ciconia maguari
Least Concern
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Oriental Stork
Ciconia boyciana
Endangered
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Storm's Stork
Ciconia stormi
Endangered
View all species in Ciconia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Woolly-necked Stork?
The scientific name of Woolly-necked Stork is Ciconia episcopus. It belongs to the genus Ciconia.
What is the conservation status of Woolly-necked Stork?
Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Woolly-necked Stork live?
Woolly-necked Stork is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Woolly-necked Stork belong to?
Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) belongs to the genus Ciconia, which is part of the taxonomic family Ciconiidae.
What kingdom does Woolly-necked Stork belong to?
Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Woolly-necked Stork?
The closest relatives of Woolly-necked Stork in the genus Ciconia include Abdim's Stork, Black Stork, White Stork, Maguari Stork, Oriental Stork.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ciconia — 7 Species

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Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
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Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
EX 🐾
White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
EN 🐾
Maguari Stork
Ciconia maguari
LC 🐾
Oriental Stork
Ciconia boyciana
EN 🐾
Storm's Stork
Ciconia stormi
EN
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Woolly-necked Stork
Ciconia episcopus
NT
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