Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Other Names: Formerly called the "Jabiru"

Size: Birds Size: 112-115 cm, stands to 120 cm, wingspan to 200 cm

Family: Ciconiidae (Storks, this is the only species in Australia)

Distribution: Most of QLD except the SW, upper 1/3 of NT, top of WA and NSW.

Status: Locally common

Habitat: River pools, swamps, intertidal flats.

References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest

About the Black Necked Stork (Jabiru)

The Black Necked Stork, which used to be called the Jabiru and is still called that name by many people, is a striking bird. It can stand taller than a man and can fly well (unlike the Emu, Ostrich and Cassowary).

It is not found in Sydney or the Blue Mountains but it is such a cool bird that I have included it here.

Photo: Australia Zoo, QLD.

Photo: Australia Zoo, QLD.

Photo: Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.

Photo: Australia Zoo, QLD.

See Also

Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods

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