Marabou stork / Marabu (Leptoptilos crumenifer)

Marabou stork. 2016-09-23 17:49:00 Botswana NIKON D3100 ISO 800
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Observations

Only documented observation: 2016-09-23

Description

Classification: Genus Leptoptilos (Leptoptilos); Family Storks (Ciconiidae)
General:The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird" due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes a large white mass of "hair". [more]

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Media

Marabu stork. 2016-09-23 17:48:46 Botswana NIKON D3100 ISO 800 Exposure 0.001

Marabou storks and African fish-eagles looking for catfish. 2016-09-23 07:03:22 Africa NIKON D3100 ISO 800 Exposure 0.001

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