Abdim's Stork vs Saddle-billed Stork
Ciconia abdimii verglichen mit Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Abdim's Stork | Saddle-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ciconia abdimii | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Familie | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 83,3 cm (32.8 in) | 123,4 cm (48.6 in) |
| Gewicht | 1365,0 g (48.15 oz) | 6089,8 g (214.81 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-3 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Least Concern
Saddle-billed 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.
Saddle-billed Stork
145–150 cm. Very tall; black and white plumage; large brightly coloured bill with yellow saddle, red base, and black tip. Eyes yellow (female) or brown (male). Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa beside rivers and lakes. Feeds on fish and frogs; solitary nester; one of Africa's most spectacular birds.