12 Wading bird photographed
Birds collection introduction
Explore our wading birds: shore-dwelling species adapted to foraging in shallow water and mudflats. Click a card to view species details and photos.
Explore the collection
-
African Spoonbill
A wading bird with long legs and a spoon-shaped bill, found in sub-Saharan Africa's wetlands and shallow lakes.
-
American Flamingo
Wading birds known for their vibrant pink colour, long legs, and unique downward-bending beaks.
-
Andean Flamingo
A high-altitude flamingo native to the Andean altiplano, noted for its pale pink colour and specialised bill.
-
Black-crowned Night Heron
A medium-sized heron with a striking black crown, found near wetlands.
-
Greater Flamingo
A tall, elegant wading bird with pink plumage and a distinctive curved bill.
-
Grey Heron
A large wading bird often seen standing still beside water hunting fish.
-
Grey-crowned Crane
A tall, crowned crane found in African wetlands, famous for its courtship dances.
-
Marabou Stork
A huge African stork with a bald head, massive bill, and scavenger lifestyle.
-
Scarlet Ibis
A brilliant red wading bird native to South America and the Caribbean, often seen in wetlands and mangroves.
-
Shoebill
A large, stork-like bird from East Africa, famous for its massive shoe-shaped bill and statue-like hunting style.
-
White Stork
A large, long‑legged wading bird often seen nesting on rooftops and chimneys.
-
Yellow-billed Stork
A long-legged stork with a distinctive yellow bill, commonly found in African wetlands.