Abdim's Stork vs Maguari Stork
Ciconia abdimii compared with Ciconia maguari
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Maguari Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Ciconia maguari |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 115.3 cm (45.4 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 4000.0 g (141.10 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Maguari Stork
About These Birds
Abdim's Stork
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.
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.