Marabou stork / Marabu (Leptoptilos crumenifer)

Marabu stork. 2016-09-23 17:48:46 Botswana NIKON D3100 ISO 800
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Classification: Genus 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]

First documented observation: 2016-09-23 in Africa. Most recent observation: 2016-09-23 in Botswana.