Yellow-billed Stork
Yellow-billed Stork
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1 week ago
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Henk Spuijbroek
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100
The Yellow-billed Stork is a medium-sized, highly social stork found across sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its white body, black flight feathers, and a distinctive bright yellow bill and red face.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Inhabits a variety of wetland habitats including swamps, rivers, lakes, and floodplains.
How to spot
Look for its clean white plumage with black flight feathers, bright yellow bill, and red facial skin. Often seen in groups, wading in shallow water using its foot-stirring method. Its flight is strong and direct, with neck and legs outstretched.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Breeding often occurs during the dry season when receding water levels concentrate fish.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Inhabits a variety of wetland habitats including swamps, rivers, lakes, and floodplains.
How to spot
Look for its clean white plumage with black flight feathers, bright yellow bill, and red facial skin. Often seen in groups, wading in shallow water using its foot-stirring method. Its flight is strong and direct, with neck and legs outstretched.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Breeding often occurs during the dry season when receding water levels concentrate fish.
This stork engages in a unique 'foot-stirring' feeding technique, where it shuffles one foot in the water to disturb prey and then quickly snaps them up with its bill.
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