Large conspicuous bird common near farms, marshes, and even in cities. Comes to carrion and visits garbage dumps. |
Huge yellow bill on white bird with black wing feathers. Often wades in shallow water. |
From Europe and Asia these elegant birds migrate to Kenya for the winter. |
There is a black band encircling the bright red bill. Lower back and neck are black. |
Plumage almost entirely blue-black. An open gap between the upper and lower mandibles. |
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Michael J. Plagens, page created 30 Nov. 2016,
updated 29 Jne 2017.
By no means am I an expert on the Natural History of Kenya because I am new to exploring this part of the World. By creating a page for the species as I learn them, I am teaching myself, sharing with others. If you find an error or appreciate my efforts please send me a message.