Bird
White Stork
Europe's chimney-nesting messenger
Family Ciconiidae
Ciconiidae is a taxonomic family in the order Ciconiiformes, class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: White Stork, Wood Stork and Jabiru. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Ciconiidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | 4 kg | 1.1 m | 45 km/h | 25 yrs | Africa, Asia, Europe | Least Concern |
| Wood Stork Mycteria americana | 2.5 kg | 90 cm | 35 km/h | 18 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
| Jabiru Jabiru mycteria | 8 kg | 1.4 m | 40 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
