Jabiru vs Marabou Stork
Jabiru mycteria compared with Leptoptilos crumenifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jabiru | Marabou Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jabiru mycteria | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) | 141.7 cm (55.8 in) |
| Weight | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) | 6366.666666666667 g (224.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Jabiru
Least Concern
Marabou Stork
About These 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.
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.