Marabou

A marabou is a kind of bird that belongs to the stork family.
It is native to sub-Saharan Africa and lives in both wet and dry habitats.
It is the largest stork, with a wingspan of up to 3.7 meters and a height of up to 1.5 meters.
It has a gray and white body, a black back, and a long, heavy bill.
It also has a bare pinkish head and neck, and a red pouch on its throat that can inflate.
It feeds mainly on carrion, but also on small animals that it catches in shallow water or fields.
It often nests near human settlements, especially where there is garbage.
It is sometimes called the "undertaker bird" because of its appearance from behind.

The animal marabou is a type of large wading bird that belongs to the stork family.
It is native to Africa and can be found in wetlands, savannas, and grasslands.

The marabou is known for its distinctive appearance, which includes a long, thin bill, a bare head and neck, a white body, and black wings.
The head and neck are covered with black hair-like feathers, which are used for thermoregulation.
The marabou also has a large, inflatable throat pouch, which is used for display and communication.

The marabou is also known for its scavenging behavior, as it often feeds on carrion and garbage.
It can also prey on small animals, such as fish, frogs, rodents, and birds.
The marabou is not picky about its food sources and can adapt to different habitats and human activities.

The marabou is a social bird that lives in large colonies, sometimes mixed with other species of storks and vultures.
It breeds in the dry season and builds a large nest of sticks on trees or cliffs.
The female lays two to four eggs, which are incubated by both parents for about 30 days.
The chicks fledge after about three months and become independent after another three months.

The marabou is considered to be of least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as it has a wide range and a large population.
However, it faces some threats from habitat loss, pollution, hunting, and human disturbance.
The marabou is also regarded as a pest and a nuisance by some people, as it can spread diseases and damage crops and property.

The marabou is a fascinating and unique animal that plays an important role in the ecosystem.
It is also a symbol of the Swedish chocolate brand Marabou, which was named after the stork in the logo.

The marabou stork lives in Africa south of the Sahara.
It can be found in different habitats, from dry savannas to wet swamps.
It often stays near human settlements, especially where there is garbage.

Marabou stork is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae.
It is native to sub-Saharan Africa, where it breeds in both wet and arid habitats, often near human habitation, especially landfill sites.
This bird has a bald head, a long bill, a pink gular sac, a white body, and black wings and tail.
Marabou can reach a height of 152 cm and a wingspan of 371 cm.
It feeds on carrion, fish, frogs, insects, rodents, and other small animals.
This bird is sometimes considered a symbol of death or bad luck in African cultures.