Saddle-billed Stork vs Yellow-billed Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis comparé à Mycteria ibis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Saddle-billed Stork | Yellow-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis | Mycteria ibis |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Famille | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 123,4 cm (48.6 in) | 92,5 cm (36.4 in) |
| Poids | 6089,8 g (214.81 oz) | 1895,6 g (66.87 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
Least Concern
Yellow-billed Stork
About These Birds
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.
Yellow-billed Stork
97 cm, wingspan 150–165 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked yellow-orange face and yellow bill. Resident sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands, lake margins, and flooded grasslands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Highly nomadic following rainfall; breeds colonially in trees or reedbeds.