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	Wetlands Facts about Wetlands Wetland Plants and Animals Birds   Search:  [ HOME ] [ CONTACT ]		The Birds of NSW Wetlands - Stork Order - Ciconiiformes Family - Ciconiidae Black-necked Stork or Jabiru (An endangered species) References and Further Reading Black-necked Stork or Jabiru (An endangered      species) Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus General Characteristics: The only representative of the stork family found in Australia. Adults have a striking black and white plumage, with deep red legs and feet. Females have yellow eyes, while males have dark eyes. Nest in trees, often up to 25m above the ground. Breed any time from March until October. Listed as endangered under Schedule 2 of the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Sightings in NSW are uncommon, and it has been suggested that as few as 30 pairs may remain in the State. Very sensitive to human-induced impacts such as altered water levels and the destruction of aquatic vegetation. Diet: Aquatic animals including fish, crabs, reptiles, frogs and rodents. Habitat: Exclusively found in coastal lakes, swamps and mangroves. Require abundant vegetation. Distribution in NSW: Found along the eastern coast of NSW. Only rarely seen south of Sydney or north of Walgett. [ TOP ] References and Further Reading Dodkin, M. 1983. Black-necked Stork. Family: Ciconiidae. In "Wetlands in New South Wales". (Ed C. Haigh). National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW. Fullagar, P. J. and Davey, C. C. 1983. Herons, Egrets, Ibises and Spoonbills. Order: Ciconiiformes. In "Wetlands in New South Wales". (Ed C. Haigh). National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW. Readers Digest. 1988. Readers Digest Complete Book of Australian Birds. Reader’s Digest, Sydney.
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