Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus

Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
The Marabou Stork native to sub-Saharan Africa is a strange-looking bird with a mostly bare face and head like a vulture since it scavenges carrion as well as live prey. It is nearly 5 feet high with a massive wingspan over over 11 feet, the second largest of land birds. It also has a monstrous bill and a strange pink throat sack.
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight
Is it a bird, is it a plane . . .?
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
The Marabou Stork, sometimes called the African Adjutant, is related to the similar-looking Asian Adjutant Storks (Greater and Lesser).
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
Sort of endearing - reminiscent of someone you know.
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
Marabou Stork
Male and female have a similar appearance.
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Storks in flight.
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight
Marabou Stork in flight