African Woolly-necked Stork
    Image: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

    African Woolly-necked Stork

    Ciconia microscelis

    Waterbirds
    Least Concern

    The African woolly-necked stork or African woollyneck is a species of large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds singly, or in small loose colonies. It is distributed in a wide variety of habitats including marshes in forests, agricultural areas, and freshwater wetlands across Africa.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

    WikipediaWoRMS

    Where to Find

    Top parks for African Woolly-necked Stork. Sightings recorded in 153 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    West Africa
    Parc national du Niokolo-KobaSoutheastern Senegal & Niokolo-Koba, Senegal
    Rare
    Southern Africa
    Mapungubwe National ParkTuli Block & Eastern Borderlands, Botswana
    Rare
    Maramani Wildlife Management AreaTuli Block & Eastern Borderlands, Botswana
    Rare
    View all parks for African Woolly-necked Stork →

    Best Safari Destinations

    Loading safari destinations...

    Ready to see African Woolly-necked Stork in the wild?

    Use our tools to find the right park and plan your trip.

    Best parks for African Woolly-necked Stork →Build a trip itinerary