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Africa
Silken Stork
Ephippiorhynchus ciconia
About this species
The Silken Stork is a striking member of the Ciconiidae family found across Africa. It inhabits wetland environments and is currently listed as Endangered.
The Silken Stork is part of the order Ciconiiformes and the Ciconiidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Endangered, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Ciconiidae family and Ciconiiformes order.