Stork vs Shoebill
Who would win?
Stork toss-up
| Stork | Shoebill | |
|---|---|---|
| 43.2 | Power index | 43.1 |
| C | Tier | C |
| #243 | Rank | #247 |
| 3.5 kg | Weight | 5.4 kg |
| 1.1 m | Length | — |
| 1.15 m | Height | 1.3 m |
| 54 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 35 years |
Stork wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (80 vs 56). Its power index is 43.2 against 43.1 for the Shoebill.
Size matters here: a typical adult Shoebill weighs about 5.4 kg (12 lb), roughly 1.5× the Stork's 3.5 kg. Despite that, the Stork's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Shoebill's best chance is its attack (34 vs 24), plus abilities like Collapse Ambush and Hooked Bill Clamp. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Stork or Shoebill?
Stork. Stork wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from stamina (80 vs 56). Its power index is 43.2 against 43.1 for the Shoebill.
Which is bigger, the Stork or the Shoebill?
The Shoebill (5.4 kg) is heavier than the Stork (3.5 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Stork is more agile (68 vs 62).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.