Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia nigra |
| Codes | blasto1, BLST |
Identification
The Black Stork (Ciconia nigra) is a member of the Storks family within the order Ciconiiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Ciconia nigra
Family: Storks
Order: Ciconiiformes
eBird Code: blasto1