About the Marabou Stork
The marabou stork is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae native to sub-Saharan Africa. It breeds in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites. It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird" due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back, skinny white legs, and sometimes a large white mass of "hair". It has often been credited with the largest wingspan of any land bird, with an average of 2.6 metres (8.5 ft) and some recorded examples of up to 3.2 metres (10 ft).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
| Species Codes | marsto1, MAST |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marabou Stork belong to?
The Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
How can I identify the Marabou Stork?
The marabou stork is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae native to sub-Saharan Africa. It breeds in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites. It is sometimes called the \"undertaker bird\" due to its shape from behind: cloak-like wings and back,...
Where can I report a Marabou Stork sighting?
You can log sightings of Marabou Stork on eBird (ebird.org) using species code marsto1, or on iNaturalist.