Photo: Dr. Korsh Ararat
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern
- Location
- Erbil district Governorate: Erbil
- Nearest City
- Erbil
A shy stork of rivers, wetlands and wooded valleys, often seen alone or in small numbers. Role in nature: it feeds on fish, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates, indicating healthy wetlands; threats include wetland degradation, disturbance, power lines and hunting.
Project contributors: Dr. Korsh Ararat, Mohammed Dler and Rawezh Osman.
Photo Credit: Photographer to confirm: Dr. Korsh Ararat or Rawezh Osman