Maguari stork
Ciconia maguari
The maguari stork (Ciconia maguari) 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
About the Maguari stork
The maguari stork (Ciconia maguari) 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 Facts About Maguari stork
- The maguari stork (Ciconia maguari) 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.
Conservation Status
The Maguari stork is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | stork |
| Genus | Ciconia |
| Species | Ciconia maguari |
Range & Habitat
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