African Openbill vs Maguari Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Ciconia maguari
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Maguari Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ciconia maguari |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 115.3 cm (45.4 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 4000.0 g (141.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Maguari Stork
About These Birds
African Openbill
72–90 cm. All-black plumage with gloss; distinctive large bill with a gap between mandibles adapted for extracting apple snails. Resident across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in wetlands, rivers, and rice paddies. Feeds almost exclusively on molluscs. Colonial breeder in trees near water.
Maguari Stork
97–112 cm. White body with black flight feathers; bare red orbital skin; greenish bill; red legs. Resident South America (Venezuela to Argentina) in grasslands and wetlands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and insects. Nests solitary in trees or reedbeds; locally migratory following flooding.