About the Maguari Stork
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ciconia maguari |
| Species Codes | magsto1, MAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Maguari Stork belong to?
The Maguari Stork (Ciconia maguari) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the Maguari Stork?
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, ...
Where can I report a Maguari Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Maguari Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code magsto1, or on iNaturalist.
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