Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumenifer
A face you won’t forget: marabou storks are enormous, distinctive-looking scavengers found throughout much of Africa.
ORIGIN:
Subsaharan Africa
HABITAT:
Arid, aquatic areas
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
10-20 lbs
Height: 4-5 ft
DIET:
Dead animals, reptiles, fish and insects
PREDATORS:
Lions, leopards and hyenas
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Large bill
REPRODUCTION:
1-month incubation; sexually mature at 4 yrs
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
25 yrs in wild
The long, reddish pouch hanging from the marabou stork’s neck is used for what?
It doesn't have a purpose |
Storing food |
Temperature control | Courtship rituals |
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