When was the Marabou Stork first spotted?

1. Where does the Marabou Stork come from?
2. Where can you find marabou storks?
3. How high can a Marabou Stork fly?
4. Why are marabou storks legs white?

Where does the Marabou Stork come from?

The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites.

Where can you find marabou storks?

These storks have an extremely large range and can be found throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. These birds inhabit open dry savannas, grasslands, swamps, riverbanks, lake shores, and receding pools where fish are concentrated.

How high can a Marabou Stork fly?

Despite their large size, Marabou Stork flying high is a common thing to see. They can fly up to 13,000 feet. However, when it comes to their speed, they are not known to be very fast flyers.

Why are marabou storks legs white?

In order to cool down, the marabou stork squirts excrement on its legs, giving them their white appearance.