Saddle-billed Stork vs Painted Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis compared with Mycteria leucocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Saddle-billed Stork | Painted Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Mycteria leucocephala |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) | 94.8 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) | 2750.0 g (97.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Least Concern
Painted 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.
Painted Stork
93–102 cm, wingspan 150–160 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked orange-red face; yellow bill. Named for pinkish wash on back and wings. Resident South and Southeast Asia in wetlands and rice paddies. Near Threatened; feeds on fish and frogs. Breeds colonially; large mixed-species heronries.