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Abdim's Stork
Ciconia abdimii
The Abdim's stork (Ciconia abdimii), also known as white-bellied stork, is a black stork with grey legs, red knees and feet, grey bill and white underparts.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Nov to Mar
When Abdim's Stork sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsNov to Mar
Records155 records
Curve from 155 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
Northern Cape and beyond
Provinces where Abdim's Stork is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
155 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Abdim's Stork
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Aasvogelkrans Farm Cottages & Camping
Nieu Bethesda
From R 1,760a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Ubuntu Lodge at Elephant Point
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
The Orpen Kruger
Kruger National Park
From R 9,024a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Lion Sands Tinga Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Wilge River Bush Camp
Bronkhorstspruit
From R 600a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Hinkwenu Villa, Lion Sands
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Mbombela
From R 3,300a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Zvakanaka Farm
Louis Trichardt
From R 650a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Singita Lebombo Villa
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Twee Rivieren Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Orpen Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 1,815a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Singita Sweni Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Mata-Mata Rest Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 450a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Grootkolk Wilderness Camp
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
From R 2,634a night
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Singita Lebombo Lodge
Kruger National Park
Price on request
Abdim's Stork recorded here
Kruger Lowveld
Next stop
Bushveld game country and the southern gates of the Kruger
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When and where to find the Abdim's Stork
Hosts have recorded the Abdim's Stork at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Golden Gate Highlands National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger · Mapungubwe
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in Limpopo
Northern Cape
Kgalagadi
Northern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Northern Cape
Free State
Golden Gate Highlands
Free StateSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Free State
Eastern Cape
Camdeboo
Eastern CapeSelf-driveMalaria-freeStays in Eastern Cape
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Ciconia abdimii
Records
155
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Abdim's Stork on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Abdim's Stork in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Abdim's Stork at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Camdeboo National Park and Weenen Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Abdim's Stork in South Africa?
The Abdim's Stork is most recorded in Northern Cape (36% of records), Limpopo (17% of records), Gauteng (16% of records), based on 155 iNaturalist observations. 63 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Abdim's Stork on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Abdim's Stork?
Sightings of the Abdim's Stork peak from Nov to Mar, based on 155 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the Abdim's Stork?
The Abdim's Stork (Ciconia abdimii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Abdim's Stork?
The Abdim's stork (Ciconia abdimii), also known as white-bellied stork, is a black stork with grey legs, red knees and feet, grey bill and white underparts. It has red facial skin in front of eye and blue skin near the bill in breeding season. It is the smallest species of stork, at 73 cm (29 in) and a weight of just over 1 kg (2.2 lbs).