A male Saddle-billed Stork runs through shallows on the edge of the Ruaha River in the hope of scaring fish. These big storks have large territories.

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A male Saddle-billed Stork runs through shallows on the edge of the Ruaha River in the hope of scaring fish. These big storks form large territories along permanent waterways in monogamous, life-long partnerships.

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Size: 4176px × 4000px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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