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MARABOU STORK<br>Its scientific name, “leptoptilos crumeniferusâ€, is interpreted as “slender wing with throat pouchâ€.
MARABOU STORK
Its scientific name, “leptoptilos crumeniferusâ€, is interpreted as “slender wing with throat pouchâ€.
Marabou storks are silent when away from the nest, but breeding birds make noise. They are prolific enough to be considered pests in some areas as they congregate near villages to raid rubbish dumps. Marabou storks will eat any kind of animal, dead or alive.
Marabous evolved their naked heads and necks as an adaptation for feeding on large animal carcasses without getting their head feathers soiled with blood and gore.
Its scientific name, “leptoptilos crumeniferusâ€, is interpreted as “slender wing with throat pouchâ€.
Marabou storks are silent when away from the nest, but breeding birds make noise. They are prolific enough to be considered pests in some areas as they congregate near villages to raid rubbish dumps. Marabou storks will eat any kind of animal, dead or alive.
Marabous evolved their naked heads and necks as an adaptation for feeding on large animal carcasses without getting their head feathers soiled with blood and gore.