Saddle-billed Stork vs Marabou Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis compared with Leptoptilos crumenifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-billed Stork | Marabou Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) | 141.7 cm (55.8 in) |
| Weight | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) | 6366.666666666667 g (224.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Least Concern
Marabou Stork
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.
Marabou Stork
115–150 cm, wingspan up to 287 cm. One of the world's largest flying birds. Naked pink-red head; massive pale bill; pendulous neck sac. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, often around human settlements and garbage dumps. Scavenges carrion alongside vultures; also takes fish and small vertebrates. Breeds colonially in trees.