Oriental Stork

Ciconia boyciana

Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) — Storks of Europe & Northern Asia.

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The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) is a member of the Ciconiidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 4.8 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 boyciana

Where it lives

Southeastern Siberia, northeastern China, Korea, Japan

Europe & Northern Asia

Quick facts

Weight: 4.8 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 Oriental Stork hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Behaviour

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

Migration

The Oriental Stork is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) is a member of the Ciconiidae family, within the order Ciconiiformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL se Siberia, ne China, Korea, Japan.

It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 4.8 kg, with a wing length of about 60.2 cm and a tail of around 22.8 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 475,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Oriental Stork?

The Oriental Stork is a very large bird that weighs around 4.8 kg.

Where does the Oriental Stork live?

The Oriental Stork is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL se Siberia, ne China, Korea, Japan, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.

What family does the Oriental Stork belong to?

The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) belongs to the Ciconiidae family, in the order Ciconiiformes.

What does the Oriental Stork eat?

The Oriental Stork hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.

Does the Oriental Stork migrate?

The Oriental Stork is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.

Is the Oriental 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 Oriental Stork's range?

The Oriental Stork has a mapped global range of about 475,000 km².