African Woollyneck vs Greater Adjutant
Ciconia microscelis compared with Leptoptilos dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Woollyneck | Greater Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia microscelis | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 96.1 cm (37.8 in) | 152.3 cm (60.0 in) |
| Weight | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) | 9050.0 g (319.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Woollyneck only
Greater Adjutant only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Woollyneck
Near Threatened
Greater Adjutant
About These Birds
African Woollyneck
73–92 cm. Black and white; white neck with distinctive woolly white feathers; red bill and legs. Resident across sub-Saharan Africa in moist woodland, rivers, and wetlands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and small vertebrates. Solitary breeder; calls infrequently but produces bill-clattering.
Greater Adjutant
145–150 cm, wingspan 210–250 cm. Enormous; naked red head; huge ivory bill; large pendant neck pouch. Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds remain in South and Southeast Asia. Breeds in Assam (India) and Cambodia. Feeds on fish, carrion, and small animals in wetlands and rubbish dumps.