Abdim's Stork vs Black Stork
Ciconia abdimii compared with Ciconia nigra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Black Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Ciconia nigra |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 105.9 cm (41.7 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 2963.0 g (104.52 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Black 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.
Black Stork
95–100 cm, wingspan 173–185 cm. Iridescent black with white underparts; red bill and legs. Breeds across temperate Eurasia from Iberia to eastern China; migrates to sub-Saharan Africa and India. Solitary and shy; nests on cliff ledges or large trees. Feeds on fish in clear streams.