African Stork Species

The term “African bald stork” does not correspond to a recognized species of stork. Storks are large, long-legged wading birds belonging to the family Ciconiidae. While there are various species of storks found in Africa, none of them are commonly referred to as “bald storks.”

Some well-known stork species in Africa include:

Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus): This large stork has a bald head, but it is not exclusively found in Africa. It is also present in parts of Asia and the Middle East.

Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis): This stork species has a distinctive yellow bill and is found in various wetland habitats across sub-Saharan Africa.

African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus): These storks have a unique bill with a gap between the upper and lower parts, which gives them a distinct appearance. They are found in sub-Saharan Africa.

It’s possible that the term “African bald stork” is a misnomer or an informal name given to a specific stork species. However, based on the information available, there is no recognized stork species with that exact name.