Aves - Ciconiiformes - Ciconiidae
Belongs to Ciconia according to J. A. Kilmer and D. W. Steadman 2016
See also Becker 1982, Emslie 1992, Hay 1930, Howard 1955, Howard 1972, Lambrecht 1933, Miller and DeMay 1942, Wetmore 1940 and Wetmore 1956
Sister taxa: Ciconia abdimii, Ciconia boyciana, Ciconia ciconia, Ciconia episcopus, Ciconia gaudryi, Ciconia kahli, Ciconia louisebolesae, Ciconia lydekkeri, Ciconia maguari, Ciconia microscelis, Ciconia nana, Ciconia nigra, Ciconia sarmatica, Ciconia stehlini, Ciconia stormi
Ecology: ground dwelling carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (20: California, Florida, Idaho, South Carolina, Texas collections)
• Blancan of United States (1: Florida)
Total: 21 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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