Marabou stork
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Stork, Marabou |
| Scientific name | Leptoptilus crumeniferus |
| Taxonomic group | Ciconiidae |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Nutrient cycles | Nitrogen; Carbon; Decomposition |
| Ecological interactions | Predation; Scavenging |
| Selection and adaptations | Selection |
| Selection | Sexual selection |
| Change over time | Decomposition |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Birds |
| Date | August 08, 2003 |
| Location | Serengeti National Park,Tanzania,Africa |
Marabou stork in flight, Tanzania. The Serengeti is home to many species of large scavenging birds, such as this Marabou Stork. Like many scavengers, these birds occasionally hunt for prey themselves. The large pink throat pouch on the male appears to be used to attract mates.
