About the Saddle-billed Stork
The saddle-billed stork or saddlebill is a large wading bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. It is a widespread species which is a resident breeder in sub-Saharan Africa from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya south to South Africa and in the Gambia, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Chad in west Africa. It is considered endangered in South Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis |
| Species Codes | sabsto1, SBST |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Saddle-billed Stork belong to?
The Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Saddle-billed Stork?
The Saddle-billed Stork is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Saddle-billed Stork?
The saddle-billed stork or saddlebill is a large wading bird in the stork family, Ciconiidae. It is a widespread species which is a resident breeder in sub-Saharan Africa from Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya south to South Africa and in the Gambia, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Chad in west Africa. It is c...
Where can I report a Saddle-billed Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Saddle-billed Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sabsto1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Storks 20 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Saddle-billed Stork?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!