Marabou portrait, Leptoptilos cruminiferous

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The Marabou Stork has a distinctive if not overly attractive profile

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Mana Pools National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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