Maguari Stork vs African Woollyneck
Ciconia maguari compared with Ciconia microscelis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Maguari Stork | African Woollyneck |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia maguari | Ciconia microscelis |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.3 cm (45.4 in) | 96.1 cm (37.8 in) |
| Weight | 4000.0 g (141.10 oz) | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Maguari Stork
Least Concern
African Woollyneck
About These Birds
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.
African Woollyneck
73–92 cm. Black and white; white neck with distinctive woolly white feathers; red bill and legs. Resident across sub-Saharan Africa in moist woodland, rivers, and wetlands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and small vertebrates. Solitary breeder; calls infrequently but produces bill-clattering.