The Black-necked Stork 'Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus': An Overview

Abstract

Nineteen species of stork (Ciconiidae), belonging to three tribes, occur throughout the world, mostly in tropical areas. Some are migratory, some are colonial nesters and most are dependent on wetlands. Four to five species are considered threatened globally. The Australasian populations of the Black-necked Stork 'Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus' are likely to be split from the Asian populations in the future, as the Satin Stork 'E. australis'. Recent research on the species in New South Wales covering its distribution and territories, breeding biology, feeding behaviour and diet, threats and status, will be published in detail elsewhere.