About the Oriental Stork
The Oriental stork is a large, white bird with black-feathered wings in the stork family Ciconiidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia boyciana |
| Species Codes | oristo1, ORST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Oriental Stork belong to?
The Oriental Stork (Ciconia boyciana) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the Oriental Stork?
The Oriental stork is a large, white bird with black-feathered wings in the stork family Ciconiidae....
Where can I report a Oriental Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Oriental Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code oristo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Ciconiiformes
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