The distribution of the Black-necked Stork 'Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus australis' in New South Wales since 1790

Abstract

Information is presented on the locations where Black-necked Storks 'Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus australis' have been observed in New South Wales since 1790, utilising records from: published data, museums, bird atlases and personal communications. The distribution in New South Wales has not changed significantly since 1790. Its breeding distribution is restricted to the coastal plains from the Queensland border to the Hunter Valley, with occasional breeding south of there and also on the north-west plains. Non-breeding records show a more widespread distribution from the tablelands and west of the Great Dividing Range.