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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Black-necked Stork , Jabiru Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Black-necked Stork "Jabiru" Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Black Necked Stork Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Ian Clayton | |
| Bird Family : | "Storks" Ciconiidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 137cm. Wingspan 200cm. Seldom calls, clappers with bill. Eats small mammals, insects, fish, reptiles and carrion. Lays 2 to 4 eggs in nests made of stick and reed platforms in trees or on the ground near water. |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamps, river pools and intertidal flats. |
| Distribution : | Locally common to northern Australia and eastern QLD. |
| Migration : | Resident / nomad, breeding. Blakey's Crossing. Main breeding season, March to July. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| NCA : | Rare |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (31) .. observations (81) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
NCA = Nature Conservation Act (Queensland) | |
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