Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The Asian woolly-necked stork faces threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion and wetland drainage. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely documented, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its wetland habitats. Responsible safari tourism helps by raising awareness of the species and its habitat needs, and by providing economic incentives for local communities to protect wildlife and their environments.
The Asian woolly-necked stork or Asian 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 Asia.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Asian Woolly-necked Stork. Sightings recorded in 94 safari areas total.
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