Openbill stork flying in large flocks, often using thermals to travel from roosts and nesting colonies to wetlands for feeding. They separate to feed

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Openbill stork flying in large flocks, often using thermals to travel from roosts and nesting colonies to wetlands for feeding. They separate to feed and then return together later in the day.

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Size: 6200px × 4041px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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