Yellow-billed Stork
Mycteria ibis
Also known as: African Wood Stork
The Yellow-billed Stork is a large wading bird widespread across Africa south of the Sahara. It feeds by wading in shallow water and using its bright yellow bill to detect movement, snapping it shut on fish, frogs, and worms. During the breeding season, the skin on its face becomes a vibrant red colour to attract a mate.
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These storks often forage by sweeping their partially open bills through shallow water to detect prey.Yellow-billed Stork Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Yellow-billed Stork
Weight 1.6 kg
Height 100 cm
Length 105 cm
Wingspan 160 cm
Top Speed 45 km/h
Social Structure: Colonial
Activity Pattern: Diurnal
Trophic Level: Carnivore
Migration: Nomadic
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Habitat degradation
- Drought
Lake Manyara (Tanzania)
Chobe River (Botswana)
Family: Ciconiidae
Order: Ciconiiformes
