Saddle-billed Stork vs Lesser Adjutant
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis compared with Leptoptilos javanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-billed Stork | Lesser Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) | 124.9 cm (49.2 in) |
| Weight | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) | 4615.0 g (162.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Saddle-billed Stork only
Lesser Adjutant only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Near Threatened
Lesser Adjutant
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.
Lesser Adjutant
110–120 cm. Naked red-yellow head with white ruff; large pale bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, mangroves, and agricultural areas. Vulnerable; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish, frogs, and carrion; nests colonially in trees.