Maguari Stork
Ciconia maguari
Least ConcernAves · Ciconiiformes · Ciconiidae
About
The maguari stork is a large species of stork that inhabits seasonal wetlands over much of South America, and is very similar in appearance to the white stork; albeit slightly larger. It is the only species of its genus to occur in the New World and is one of the only three New World stork species, together with the wood stork and the jabiru.
Fun Fact
Head and neck feathers consist of long semi-plumes measuring up to 18 cm long that become erectile and are important in courtships and aggressive displays.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in sympatry with jabiru and wood stork where the ranges of these three species overlap, especially in the Venezuelan llanos.
Diet
Feeds on fish, frogs, eels, earthworms, invertebrates, insect larvae, snakes, freshwater crabs, small mammals such as rats, and bird eggs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance