Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Also known as Saddle-billed stork
species of bird
AI overview
The Saddle-billed Stork is a large African bird known for its distinctive saddle-shaped bill and striking black-and-white plumage. It plays an important role in its wetland ecosystems as a predator of fish and other aquatic animals, and is valued for its cultural significance across the regions where it lives.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Species
Near ThreatenedEphippiorhynchus senegalensis
SPECIES
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCiconiiformes
- FamilyCiconiidae
via GBIF · IUCN
Wikidata facts
- Image
- Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) female.jpg
Sources (5)
Article
The saddle-billed stork or saddlebill (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) is a large wading bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. It is a widespread species which is a resident breeder in sub-Saharan Africa from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya south to South Africa and in the Gambia, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Chad in west Africa. It is considered endangered in South Africa.
It is a close relative of the widespread Asian and Australian black-necked stork, the only other member of the genus Ephippiorhynchus.