African Woollyneck vs Wood Stork
Ciconia microscelis compared with Mycteria americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Woollyneck | Wood Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia microscelis | Mycteria americana |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 96.1 cm (37.8 in) | 91.2 cm (35.9 in) |
| Weight | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) | 2655.0 g (93.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Woollyneck only
None
Wood Stork only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Woollyneck
Least Concern
Wood Stork
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.
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.