Abdim's Stork

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Abdim's Stork is a relatively small and dark-plumaged stork found in Africa, known for its migratory habits. It has a distinctive red face patch and blue bill base, making it quite striking.

Where to spot

Breeds across the Sahel region of Africa during the wet season. Migrates south to southern and eastern Africa for the dry season, utilizing grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas.

How to spot

Look for its compact size for a stork, overall dark body, white underparts, and the colorful facial skin. Often seen in large flocks, especially during migration, foraging in open grasslands for insects and small vertebrates.

When to spot

Best observed during the rainy season in its northern breeding grounds or during its migratory movements. Present in southern and eastern Africa during the dry season (Northern Hemisphere winter).

Where to spot

Breeds across the Sahel region of Africa during the wet season. Migrates south to southern and eastern Africa for the dry season, utilizing grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas.

How to spot

When to spot

Best observed during the rainy season in its northern breeding grounds or during its migratory movements. Present in southern and eastern Africa during the dry season (Northern Hemisphere winter).

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This species is also known as the 'Rain Stork' because its arrival in West Africa often coincides with the onset of the rainy season, bringing relief to dry landscapes.

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