Saddle-billed Stork vs Milky Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis compared with Mycteria cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-billed Stork | Milky Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Mycteria cinerea |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) | 95.3 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) | 2393.0 g (84.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Endangered
Milky 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.
Milky Stork
92 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; bare pink facial skin; yellow bill. Restricted to coastal lowlands and mangroves of Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Malaysia). Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish in mangrove creeks and coastal wetlands.