Abdim's Stork

The Abdim's Stork is distributed to open habitats throughout Eastern Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. Its diet consists mainly of locusts, caterpillars and other large insects.

The Abdim's Stork is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Abdim's Stork is distributed to open habitats throughout Eastern Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. Its diet consists mainly of locusts, caterpillars and other large insects. Among the smallest storks, this species is welcomed and protected by local African belief as a harbinger of rain and good luck. The name commemorates the Turkish Governor of Wadi Halfa in Sudan Bey El-Arnaut Abdim (1780-1827). More

Abdim's storks are often seen in and around large swarms of locusts, gorging on the insects. RETURN TO TOP ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION As with many storks and vultures, Abdim's storks are known to feed on carrion. They also break through thick hides of large, deceased mammals with their powerful beak. This helps to speed up the decomposition process and allows weaker scavengers to gain access to the carcass. More

Abdim's Storks are colonial breeders, often nesting communally in trees or cliffs. The colonies can range from a few pairs to several thousand, and are often found with other species of storks. These storks also nest in the roofs of native huts, which is often encouraged by the inhabitants since it is believed they bring good luck. They usually lay a clutch of 2-3 eggs, but sometimes only 1. The chicks fledge at around 50-60 days. More

The Abdim's Stork is distributed to open habitats throughout East Africa, from Ethiopia south to South Africa. Breeding / Nesting The female lays two to three eggs and is slightly smaller than male. Diet / Feeding The diet consists mainly of locusts, caterpillars and other large insects. More

Abdim's stork walking© Régis Cavignaux / Biosphoto Abdim's stork in flight© Malcolm Schuyl / www.flpa-images.co.uk Abdim's stork flying, view of underside of wings© Fritz Polking / www.flpa-images.co.uk Abdim's stork flying with prey in beak© Ferrero-Labat / www.ardea.com Flock of Abdim's stork taking off© Francois Savigny / naturepl.com Flock of Abdim's stork in flight© Clem Haagner / www.ardea.com Abdim's stork sunning with wings extended© Francois Savigny / naturepl. More

Abdim's stork is an intra-African migrant that breeds in North Africa. It is in East Africa from approximately October until April, often in large flocks (see first slideshow image). The pair of rollover enlargements were made in Ngorongoro Crater in January 2008 and are courtesy of Steve Dolberg. More

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The Abdim's storks are gregarious, and can often be seen in loose groups of various sizes, ranging from dozens to hundreds. Other names: Afrikaans - Kleinswartooivaar : Photographer: EcoTravel Africa The Abdim's storks gather around temp-orary pans and pools of water in the interior of the country after heavy rains have fallen. More

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