Woolly-necked Stork look-alikes
Ciconia episcopus
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White Stork
Ciconia ciconia
Key differences
The White Stork has entirely white plumage except for black flight feathers, a red bill, and red legs. It lacks the black head and 'woolly' white neck of the Woolly-necked Stork.
Black Stork
Ciconia nigra
Key differences
The Black Stork is entirely glossy black with a white belly, but it has a red bill and red legs, and lacks the distinctive 'woolly' white neck of Ciconia episcopus. Its head and neck are smooth black, not fluffy white.
Storm's Stork
Ciconia stormi
Key differences
Storm's Stork is smaller, has a red bill with a black tip, and a bare orange-yellow facial patch. Its plumage is similar but lacks the prominent 'woolly' neck and has a more restricted range in Southeast Asia.
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