Marabou, Leptoptilos cruminiferous


The marabou is a large and distinctive member of the stork family and often seen scavenging aroung carcasses with vultures as well as fishing at waterholes.


Size: 3544px × 5300px
Location: Moremi Game Reserve Botswana.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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