African Woollyneck vs Saddle-billed Stork
Ciconia microscelis compared with Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Woollyneck | Saddle-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia microscelis | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 96.1 cm (37.8 in) | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) |
| Weight | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Woollyneck only
Saddle-billed Stork only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Woollyneck
Least Concern
Saddle-billed 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.
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.