saddlebill

(ˈsædəlˌbɪl)

(Animals) a large black-and-white stork, Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, of tropical Africa, having a heavy red bill with a black band around the middle and a yellow patch at the base. Also called: jabiru

[C19 (as saddle-bill stork): so called because of the appearance of its bill]

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Noun

saddlebill - large black-and-white stork of tropical Africa; its red bill has a black band around the middle

Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis, jabiru

stork - large mostly Old World wading birds typically having white-and-black plumage

Ephippiorhynchus, genus Ephippiorhynchus - saddlebills

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To actually see a saddlebill in the wild is always a thrill, as they are impressive and colourful.

Nairobi Park Diary: Big bill birds

Hint: If you're not sure where snowy owls, warthogs, and saddlebill storks live, you can find out in this issue of Ranger Rick.

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