Abdim's Stork vs Jabiru
Ciconia abdimii compared with Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Jabiru mycteria |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Jabiru
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.
Jabiru
130–140 cm, wingspan 230–280 cm. Massive white stork; naked black head with vivid red collar at base of neck; huge black upturned bill. Ranges from Mexico to Argentina; commonest in Pantanal and llanos. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Nests solitarily on tall palms. South America's tallest flying bird.