About the Yellow-billed Stork
The yellow-billed stork is a large African stork species in the family Ciconiidae. It is widespread south of the Sahara and also occurs in Madagascar.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Mycteria ibis |
| Species Codes | yebsto1, YBST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-billed Stork belong to?
The Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-billed Stork?
The yellow-billed stork is a large African stork species in the family Ciconiidae. It is widespread south of the Sahara and also occurs in Madagascar....
Where can I report a Yellow-billed Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-billed Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Ciconiiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
5,852
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