Abdim's Stork vs Wood Stork
Ciconia abdimii compared with Mycteria americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Wood Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Mycteria americana |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 91.2 cm (35.9 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 2655.0 g (93.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Wood Stork
About These Birds
Abdim's Stork
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.
Wood Stork
83–115 cm, wingspan 140–180 cm. White body; naked dark grey head; heavy yellowish decurved bill. Only stork breeding in North America; resident from southeastern USA to Argentina. Feeds on fish using tactile bill-snapping in shallow water. Threatens by wetland drainage; nests colonially.