Marabou Stork
The Marabou Stork is a massive bird from sub-Saharan Africa, often called the 'undertaker bird' due to its cloak-like wings and sombre appearance. It is a scavenger that frequents rubbish dumps and carcass sites, using its huge throat pouch to display dominance. Despite its ungainly looks on the ground, it is a graceful flyer with hollow leg bones to reduce weight.
Marabou Stork Quick Facts
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Marabou storks often feed alongside vultures at carcasses and have the largest wingspan of any land bird in Africa.
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Lifespan
25 years
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Habitat
Wetlands, savannas, garbage dumps
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Diet
Carrion, fish, insects, small animals
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Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
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