About the African Woolly-necked Stork
The African woolly-necked stork or African woollyneck is a species of large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds singly, or in small loose colonies. It is distributed in a wide variety of habitats including marshes in forests, agricultural areas, and freshwater wetlands across Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia microscelis |
| Species Codes | wonsto2, AWNS, AFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Woolly-necked Stork belong to?
The African Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia microscelis) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the African Woolly-necked Stork?
The African woolly-necked stork or African woollyneck is a species of large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds singly, or in small loose colonies. It is distributed in a wide variety of habitats including marshes in forests, agricultural areas, and freshwater wetlands across Afric...
Where can I report a African Woolly-necked Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of African Woolly-necked Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wonsto2, or on iNaturalist.
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