Milky Stork
Mycteria cinerea
The Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) is a rare stork found in 5 countries, weighing about 2.4 kg. The milky stork is a stork species inhabiting predominantly mangroves in Southeast Asia.
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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Where it lives
When to see it
The Milky Stork can be seen all year round, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Milky Stork look like?
- The milky stork is a stork species inhabiting predominantly mangroves in Southeast Asia.
- How big is a Milky Stork?
- The Milky Stork is a huge sized bird weighing about 2.4 kg.
- Where can you see a Milky Stork?
- The Milky Stork occurs in 5 countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand.
- What birds look similar to a Milky Stork?
- The Milky Stork is most easily confused with the Yellow-billed Stork, the Painted Stork and the Wood Stork.
- Is the Milky Stork endangered?
- The Milky Stork is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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