African Woollyneck vs Painted Stork
Ciconia microscelis compared with Mycteria leucocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Woollyneck | Painted Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia microscelis | Mycteria leucocephala |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 96.1 cm (37.8 in) | 94.8 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) | 2750.0 g (97.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Woollyneck
Least Concern
Painted Stork
About These Birds
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.
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.