Maguari Stork vs Jabiru
Ciconia maguari compared with Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Maguari Stork | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia maguari | Jabiru mycteria |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.3 cm (45.4 in) | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Weight | 4000.0 g (141.10 oz) | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Maguari Stork
Least Concern
Jabiru
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.
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.