Black-necked Stork vs Jabiru
Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus compared with Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Stork | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus | Jabiru mycteria |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Weight | 4100.0 g (144.62 oz) | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-necked Stork
Least Concern
Jabiru
About These Birds
Black-necked Stork
130–150 cm. Large black and white stork; massive black and pink bill; bare red facial skin. Resident from India to New Guinea and Australia in wetlands and floodplains. Endangered in Southeast Asia; Near Threatened overall. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Solitary, widely spaced nests in tall trees.
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.