African Woolly-necked Stork
Ciconia microscelis
Least ConcernAves · Ciconiiformes · Ciconiidae
About
The African woolly-necked stork or African woollyneck is a species of large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds singly, or in small loose colonies. It is distributed in a wide variety of habitats including marshes in forests, agricultural areas, and freshwater wetlands across Africa.
Fun Fact
Three of 30 nests in South Africa were built on anthropogenic structures: one on a rooftop of a two-story building, one in an unusual nest box, and one atop an electric pole.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Prey, which like that of most of its relatives, consists of amphibians, reptiles and insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance