Maguari Stork vs Saddle-billed Stork
Ciconia maguari compared with Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Maguari Stork | Saddle-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia maguari | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.3 cm (45.4 in) | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) |
| Weight | 4000.0 g (141.10 oz) | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Maguari Stork
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
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.
Saddle-billed Stork
145–150 cm. Very tall; black and white plumage; large brightly coloured bill with yellow saddle, red base, and black tip. Eyes yellow (female) or brown (male). Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa beside rivers and lakes. Feeds on fish and frogs; solitary nester; one of Africa's most spectacular birds.