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Where to see Yellow billed Stork in South Africa
About the Yellow billed Stork
The yellow-billed stork is a large African wading bird associated with shallow wetlands, lakes, rivers, floodplains and marshes. It has predominantly white plumage with black flight feathers, long red legs and a long yellow bill that curves slightly downward. It feeds mainly on fish, frogs, aquatic invertebrates and other small animals, often walking slowly through shallow water while probing for prey. It is social and may gather in large numbers where feeding conditions are favourable.
How to identify the Yellow billed Stork
Large wading bird with a white body, black flight feathers, long black legs and a long yellow bill that curves slightly downward. The face is bare and reddish, and the bill becomes brighter during breeding.
Did you know?
Yellow-billed Storks often hunt by touch: they sweep their partially open bills through shallow water and snap shut when they contact prey.
Also known as: Stork, Geelbekooievaar
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