A pair of Yellow-billed storks standing by a pond in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.
Social Media of the Savannah: The Yellow-Billed Stork
Here is a pair of Yellow-billed storks (Mycteria ibis) to brighten your Thursday morning. I found this duo hanging out by a quiet pond in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.
While they are elegant to look at, their communication style is... unique. This species is generally non-vocal, preferring to let their striking yellow bills and pink-tinged feathers do the talking. However, they aren't always silent. Ornithologists note that they can “utter hissing falsetto screams during social displays.”
Honestly? Sounds a lot like a typical morning on Facebook.
The Giants of Tarangire
Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs, but the birdlife around its riverbanks and seasonal ponds is equally spectacular. The Yellow-billed stork is a staple of these wetlands, often seen wading patiently in search of fish.
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