Yellow-Billed Stork
Mycteria ibis
About the Yellow-Billed Stork
Geographic Range:
Class: Aves
Order: Ciconiiformes
Family: Ciconiidae
Genus: Mycteria
Species: ibis
The yellow-billed stork is named for its bright yellow bill, which stands out against its striking red face. Native to Africa, this skilled hunter finds almost all of its food in the water. Using a clever technique, the stork stirs the water with one foot to flush hidden prey into motion. Then, with quick reflexes, it dips its head and snaps its long, narrow bill shut, catching fish, insects, frogs and crustaceans.
Appearance:
- Bright red face with a vibrant yellow bill, long pinkish legs, black under wings and tail
- Height: Just over 3 feet high
- Weight: From 4 to 5 pounds
Diet: Crustaceans, small fish, frogs, insects and worms
Range: Wetlands south of the Sahara to northern South Africa. Also found in western Madagascar.
You Can Find This Animal in the Tropical Forest
Look Up!
Want to spot this bird? Look up! These storks fly freely through the Tropical Forest.
