What is the marabou stork?
Q: What is the marabou stork?
A: The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.
Q: Where does the marabou stork breed?
A: The marabou stork breeds in Africa, south of the Sahara, in wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially waste tips.
Q: Why is it sometimes called the "Undertaker Bird"?
A: It is sometimes called the "Undertaker Bird" due to its shape from behind which includes cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes a large white mass of "hair".
Q: Where can one observe a marabou flying?
A: One can observe a marabou flying in Ethiopia.
Q: Where can one see head detail of a Marabou Stork?
A: Head detail of a Marabou Stork can be seen at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda.
Q: What type of habitat do Marabous prefer?
A: Marabous prefer wet and arid habitats near human habitation, especially waste tips.
