The saddle-billed stork is a very large wading bird found throughout sub-Sahara Africa. The can grow to almost five feet tall with a wingspan that approaches 9 feet. I photographed this one wading along a road in Botswana. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/160th of a second.
What a neat looking bird!!!! I am sorry to say we did not get to see one of these when we were in S. Africa & Botswana. There is a lot of color symmetry in this bird, with the red from his beak also showing on his knees and feet. A designer would be very happy with the matching “accessories”!
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Such a beautiful bird. With that great wingspan, I take it this bird is larger than our beautiful Great Blue Heron with a six foot wingspan?
Yes, a bit more lanky.
The diversity in animals, reptiles, and birds is intriguing.
That’s for sure, Donna.
What a neat looking bird!!!! I am sorry to say we did not get to see one of these when we were in S. Africa & Botswana. There is a lot of color symmetry in this bird, with the red from his beak also showing on his knees and feet. A designer would be very happy with the matching “accessories”!
Ha. No doubt.
Unusual looking Bird but great contrast of colors you showed in picture
Thanks Aunt Sue.
Legs always change in the fall don’t forget
your scarf and gloves .
The return of Peter Butterfield. Good to see you back.