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Endangered

Storks

Storm’s Stork

Ciconia stormi

Storm's Stork (Ciconia stormi) — Storks of South & Southeast Asia.

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The Storm’s Stork (Ciconia stormi) is a member of the Ciconiidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

EN Endangered

Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Ciconiiformes
Family Ciconiidae Storks
Genus Ciconia
Species stormi

Where it lives

Malay Pen., Sumatra, Mentawai and Pagai is. (west of central Sumatra) and Borneo

South & Southeast Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 2.1 kg
Diet: Aquatic hunters
Family: Ciconiidae
Order: Ciconiiformes
Habitat: Wetland, lake & coast

How to identify

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Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Storm’s Stork hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Storm’s Stork is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Storm’s Stork (Ciconia stormi) is a member of the Ciconiidae family, within the order Ciconiiformes. Its range spans South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen., Sumatra, Mentawai and Pagai is. (w of c Sumatra) and Borneo.

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2.1 kg, with a wing length of about 38.8 cm and a tail of around 17.2 cm.

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1 million km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Storm’s Stork?

The Storm’s Stork is a very large bird that weighs around 2.1 kg.

Where does the Storm’s Stork live?

The Storm’s Stork is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen., Sumatra, Mentawai and Pagai is. (w of c Sumatra) and Borneo, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Storm’s Stork belong to?

The Storm’s Stork (Ciconia stormi) belongs to the Ciconiidae family, in the order Ciconiiformes.

What does the Storm’s Stork eat?

The Storm’s Stork hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Storm’s Stork migrate?

The Storm’s Stork is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Storm’s Stork endangered?

It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

How large is the Storm’s Stork's range?

The Storm’s Stork has a mapped global range of about 1 million km².