Abdim's Stork vs Painted Stork
Ciconia abdimii compared with Mycteria leucocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Painted Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Mycteria leucocephala |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 94.8 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 2750.0 g (97.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Painted 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.
Painted Stork
93–102 cm, wingspan 150–160 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked orange-red face; yellow bill. Named for pinkish wash on back and wings. Resident South and Southeast Asia in wetlands and rice paddies. Near Threatened; feeds on fish and frogs. Breeds colonially; large mixed-species heronries.