Saddle-billed storks stalk wetlands looking for fish and frogs. The yellow "saddle" on the top of the bill identifies them.
Waterbirds
Saddle-billed Stork
Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
A tall wader with a striking red, black and yellow bill.
Size
Up to 1.5 m tall
Lifespan
30 years
Diet
Fish, frogs and crabs.
Habitat
Rivers, swamps and lake shores.
About the saddle-billed stork
Did you know?
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It is one of the largest storks in the world.
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Its bill is up to 30 cm long.
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The male has a dark eye, the female a yellow one.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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