The male Saddle-billed Stork is distinguishable from a male by having a small yellow wattle at the base of the beak and black eyes.

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The male Saddle-billed Stork is distinguishable from a male by having a small yellow wattle at the base of the beak and black eyes. A pair will be territorial and bonded for life on a stretch of reliable water

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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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