saddle-billed stork
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The saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) is a large, colorful stork found in tropical Africa. It stands over 120 cm (4 feet) tall with exceptionally long legs and neck. Its bill is red with a broad black band and a small yellow plate in front of the eyes.12
Storks, in general, are long-necked, large birds related to herons and ibises. They are known for their distinctive bill-clattering when excited and fly with their necks outstretched. Most storks feed on small animals found in shallow water or fields, though some species are scavengers. They typically build large twig nests in trees or on ledges and often nest colonially.13
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