Marabou Stork

Overview

Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a species of Storks (Ciconiidae) in the order Storks. An enormous scavenging stork with a bare pink head, huge bill and an inflatable throat pouch; gathers at carcasses and rubbish dumps, also feeding on fish; a striking but rather grotesque-looking bird of African savannas.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Leptoptilos; binomial: Leptoptilos crumenifer; authority: (Lesson, RP, 1831). Typical size: 120-140cm. Average lifespan: 20-30 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.