Marabou Stork vs Milky Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer compared with Mycteria cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Marabou Stork | Milky Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoptilos crumenifer | Mycteria cinerea |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 141.7 cm (55.8 in) | 95.3 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 6366.666666666667 g (224.58 oz) | 2393.0 g (84.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Marabou Stork
Endangered
Milky Stork
About These Birds
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.
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.