Saddle-billed Stork vs Jabiru
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis compared with Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-billed Stork | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Jabiru mycteria |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Weight | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Least Concern
Jabiru
About These Birds
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.
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.