Oriental Stork
NameOriental Stork
Common NameOriental Stork
Scientific NameCiconia boyciana
FamilyCiconiidae
Wingspan (cm)207.5
Length (cm)110
Weight (g)5150
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely white body plumage, including the head, neck, and underparts. The primary and secondary flight feathers are glossy black. The long, heavy bill is black, and the legs are reddish-pink, often appearing duller. Bare skin around the eye is reddish.
Vocalization / CallOriental Storks are largely silent birds, lacking vocal cords. Their primary form of communication is bill-clattering, especially during breeding displays. They may also produce hissing sounds.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeBreeds in eastern Russia and northeastern China, migrating south to winter in eastern China, Korea, and Japan. It primarily inhabits freshwater wetlands.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, White body with black flight feathers, Long, heavy black bill, Reddish-pink legs, Reddish bare skin around the eye
Description
The Oriental Stork is a large, long-legged wading bird characterized by its white body and contrasting black flight feathers. It typically forages in shallow wetlands, such as rice paddies, for a variety of aquatic prey.
