About the Milky Stork
The milky stork is a stork species inhabiting predominantly mangroves in Southeast Asia. It is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is currently included in the genus Mycteria, is around 91–97 cm (36–38 in) tall, with a wingspan of 43.5–50 cm (17.1–19.7 in) and a tail around 14.5–17 cm (5.7–6.7 in). Its plumage is white apart from a few feathers at the wings and tail. Since the 1980's, the global milky stork population has declined from 5,000 to 2,000 individuals due to habitat destruction, overfishing and illegal smuggling of chicks. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Mycteria cinerea |
| Species Codes | milsto1, MIST |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Milky Stork belong to?
The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Milky Stork?
The Milky Stork is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Milky Stork?
The milky stork is a stork species inhabiting predominantly mangroves in Southeast Asia. It is native to Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is currently included in the genus Mycteria, is around 91–97 cm (36–38 in) tall, with a wingspan of 43.5–50 cm (17.1–19.7 in) and a tail around 14.5–...
Where can I report a Milky Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Milky Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code milsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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