Jabiru vs Painted Stork
Jabiru mycteria compared with Mycteria leucocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jabiru | Painted Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jabiru mycteria | Mycteria leucocephala |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) | 94.8 cm (37.3 in) |
| Weight | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) | 2750.0 g (97.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Jabiru
Least Concern
Painted 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.
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.