39 Marabou Stork Facts | 台北市立動物園資訊網

2020年8月24日—Alsoknownasthe“nightmarebird”or“undertakerbird,”themaraboustorkisoneoftheugliestcreaturesinAfrica.Ithassomeprettygrosshabits, ...

Are you looking for some amazing facts about the marabou stork? You’re in the right place!

Also known as the “nightmare bird” or “undertaker bird,” the marabou stork is one of the ugliest creatures in Africa. It has some pretty gross habits, too, like scavenging for garbage and wearing its own feces.

But did you know that marabou storks also play an important role in cleaning up the African savanna? Were you aware that their feathers have been worn by people like Marilyn Monroe?

There’s a lot more to marabou storks than their appearance might suggest. Let’s take a look at some marabou stork facts and find out more!

The first thing that you’ll notice about marabou storks is that they’re hideous. They have beady eyes in scabby pink faces with huge gullet sacs dangling from the...