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Yellow-billed Stork
Afrikaans name: Nimmersat
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Mycteria ibis
The Yellow-billed Stork is found in wetalands of various sorts in the eastern half of South Africa. Beyond our borders it has a fairly wide distribution across sub-Saharan Africa.
The main food of this stork is fish and frogs but it does eat some smaller animals as well. It is sometimes seen in the company of Nile Crocodiles or Hippos and it is believed that it is looking for prey items disturbed by them.
They nest in colonies in trees, often along with other species of birds such as cormorants or African Spoonbills.
The location of the nest site is normally chosen by the male and can the nest can take up to 10 days to build. Up to 3 eggs may be laid.
In captivity the Yellow-billed Stork can live for up to 30 years.
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 76 | Ibis ibis |
| 2nd | 76 | Ibis ibis |
| 3rd | 76 | Ibis ibis |
| 4th | 76 | Mycteria ibis |
| 5th | 90 | Mycteria ibis |
| 6th | 90 | Mycteria ibis |
| 7th | 462 | Mycteria ibis |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 76 | Wood Ibis |
| 2nd | 76 | Wood Ibis |
| 3rd | 76 | Wood Stork |
| 4th | 76 | Yellow-billed Stork |
| 5th | 90 | Yellowbilled Stork |
| 6th | 90 | Yellowbilled Stork |
| 7th | 462 | Yellow-billed Stork |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 76 | Nimmersat |
| 2nd | 76 | Nimmersat |
| 3rd | 76 | Nimmersat |
| 4th | 76 | Nimmersat |
| 5th | 90 | Nimmersat |
| 6th | 90 | Nimmersat |
| 7th | 462 | Nimmersat |
References and further reading
Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 36Wading Birds of the World - Revised edition - Author: Eric and Richard Soothill - Published: 1989 - Page: 76
The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 28
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 91
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 68
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 64
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 70
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 71
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 44
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 50
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 186
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 34
Freshwater Life - Author: C. Griffiths, J. Day & M. Picker - Published: 2015 - Page: 54
Ian Sinclair s Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 60
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 80
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 80
Birds of the Transkei - Author: C.D. Quickelberge - Published: 1989 - Page: 33
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 25
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 10
Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 34
Birds of the Kruger and other National Parks - Volume 4 - Author: National Parks Board - Published: 1974 - Page: 16
Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 60
Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 26
Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 48
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 180
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 180
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 42
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