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Saddle-billed Stork
Saalbekooievaar · Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
This tall, striking stork is one of Kruger's famous 'Big Six' birds, and seeing one is a real treat. It wades through shallow water on long legs, hunting fish and frogs with a huge red-and-black bill topped by a bright yellow 'saddle'. Standing nearly as tall as a child, it is one of Africa's most beautiful and elegant waterbirds.
Log your Saddle-billed Stork sighting — free →How to identify it
Look for the massive upturned red bill with a black band and a yellow saddle-shaped patch at its base.
Where to see it in Kruger
Watch the larger rivers and dams like the Sabie, Olifants and Letaba, where pairs hunt in shallow open water.
Did you know
You can tell males from females by their eyes: females have bright yellow eyes, while males have dark brown ones!
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