Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
The adult marabou stork inhabits African savannas, wetlands, river margins, and human settlements where food is available. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, insects, reptiles, and small mammals. It soars efficiently on broad wings and uses its huge bill to pull apart food or strike at prey. Its bare head and neck help keep it clean while feeding inside carcasses.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Marabou Stork