Storks in Uganda

Storks in Uganda are long-legged, long-necked, large, wading birds with long, stout bills. Storks are mute; bill-clattering is an important mode of stork communication at the nest. Their nests can be large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. There are about 19 species occurring worldwide and 8 species which occur in Uganda.

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis)

White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)

Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus)

Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)

Saddle-billed Stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis0

Abdim’s Stork (Ciconia abdimii)

African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus)

Woolly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus)

Book your Uganda birding trip with Africa Adventure Vacations to spot several Storks in Uganda and other bird species.