Jabiru vs Milky Stork
Jabiru mycteria compared with Mycteria cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jabiru | Milky Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jabiru mycteria | Mycteria cinerea |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) | 95.3 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) | 2393.0 g (84.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Jabiru
Endangered
Milky 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.
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.