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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This bird and an Emu have the same ugliness factor (although my wife thinks Emu’s are beautiful). I found this pic much more interesting in B&W.
Common Name
Marabou Stork
Scientific Name
Leptoptilos crumeniferus
Distribution
Southern North America, South America, Africa, and EurasiaHabitat
Open, dry savannah areas, frequents swamps, river banks, villages.Diet
Carrion, lion kills, frogs.
Size
50-60 inches (125-150 cm)
Gestation
28-32 days
Longevity
Unknown
Behavior
Gregarious, often associates with vultures. A scavenger which is not shy. Also an important destroyer of locusts.
Endangered Status
Not endangered
Interesting Facts
Storks have a wide range of aggressive and courtship displays.
Source: Indianapolis Zoo |
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Ciao john
a single post this bird,
more I like him in b / w and you very well the fex
the shadows in the land no longer beautiful details.
Good catch and visual!
Congratulations!
Sergio