Richard, a sparrow adopted by a stork family, spends his winter in the Great Lake in North Africa. Realizing that he won't be the one to lead his flock back to the North, Richard decides to travel on his own. Along the way, he meets Samia, a sparrow held captive by the greedy marabous under the control of the peacock Zamano. Samia's flock also falls under their control. The only chance for the sparrows to gain freedom is to solve a riddle and find the Great Jewel. This will require teamwork, trust, and most importantly, "spork" (sparrow + stork) skills.