African Openbill

African Openbill

The water levels in the Kafue River were low and the boatman had to navigate accurately between the large boulders. African Openbills were common in Zambia and this example looked absolutely stunning in the early morning light.

Country: Zambia
Location: Kafue NP
Family: Storks (Ciconiidae)
Species: African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus)
Date taken: 27/07/2014