Abdim's Stork vs Black-necked Stork
Ciconia abdimii compared with Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Black-necked Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 4100.0 g (144.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Near Threatened
Black-necked 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-necked Stork
130–150 cm. Large black and white stork; massive black and pink bill; bare red facial skin. Resident from India to New Guinea and Australia in wetlands and floodplains. Endangered in Southeast Asia; Near Threatened overall. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Solitary, widely spaced nests in tall trees.