About the Asian Woolly-necked Stork
The Asian woolly-necked stork or Asian 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 Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia episcopus |
| Species Codes | wonsto1, ASWO, AWNS |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Woolly-necked Stork belong to?
The Asian Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Asian Woolly-necked Stork?
The Asian Woolly-necked Stork is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Asian Woolly-necked Stork?
The Asian woolly-necked stork or Asian 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 Asia....
Where can I report a Asian Woolly-necked Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Woolly-necked Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wonsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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