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Marabou Stork

Africa·Bird

These birds are scavengers and primarily feed on carrion- the decaying flesh of animals. Its cloak-like wings contrasted against its white legs when viewed from behind has earned it the nickname the undertaker bird.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span25-41 years
  • Body sizearound 4 ft. tall
  • Native habitat Savannahs, grasslands, and wetlands of Sub-Saharan Africa
  • DietCarrion, smaller birds, amphibians, reptiles
Blue Crane Eastern white pelican
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