The yellow-billed stork

(Mycteria ibis)

Identity Profile:

Class : Bird

Order : Ciconiiformes

Family : Ciconiidae

Scientific name : Mycteria ibis

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

Present

Did You Know?

It is characterized by its long, curved yellow bill, which helps it fish skillfully. It keeps its bill open in shallow water and quickly snaps it shut as soon as it touches a prey, making it a skilled hunter in rivers and marshes.

Habitat

Forests & Meadows

The yellow-billed stork

Identity Profile:

Conservation Status (IUCN Red List)

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