Conservation Status
Least Concern
Species
Abdim’s stork
What they look like
The Abdim’s stork is mainly black in colour, with a white chest and long grey legs, with red knees and feet. This species also has distinctive red and blue skin around its eyes and bill.
Animal facts
What they eat
Insects such as caterpillars and swarming locusts, as well as small reptiles, amphibians and eggs.
Habitat
Grasslands near water and dry zones.
Where they live
Eastern Africa
Threat
Potentail threats from habitat loss and urbanisation.