Marabou, Leptoptilos cruminiferus

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The large gular sack of a male Marabou Stork shows that he is in breeding condition

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Size: 3467px × 5200px
Location: Kazinga Channel Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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