A tall black-and-white stork with a long red bill marked by a black band and yellow shield at the base.

Saddle-billed Stork

A Saddle-billed Stork stands tall on the savanna, its oversized red-and-black bill topped with a yellow saddle-shaped shield unmistakable among African wading birds.

Location: Tanzania
Trip: Tanzania 2023
Date: 20 September 2023
Capture: Canon EOS R · 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015 · 600mm · f/6.3 · 1/800 · ISO 1600