A flock of Marabou Stork have gathered around a waterhole in the drying Katuma River where they have cleaning and groomed after feasting nearby.
A flock of Marabou Stork have gathered around a waterhole in the drying Katuma River where they have cleaning and groomed after gorging on a nearby hippo carcasse. After preening they have all spread their huge wings and are thermoregulating to warm up and dry out their plumage.
Size: 4200px × 3150px
Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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