Marabou Stork | 台北市立動物園資訊網

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Marabou storks live in Africa, from the Sahara desert to South Africa. They live in the savannas and open areas, but will also live close to human habitation.

These storks will eat carrion (dead animals), fish, reptiles, insects, birds, frogs, and rodents. These birds also eat food scraps around homes and farms near African towns.

Marabou storks often gather in groups near lakes or rivers. These social birds are also known to hang around large mammals, including human beings. They are generally very quiet creatures, but may occasionally make grunts, croaks, or rattling from their bills.

The marabou stork has no feathers on its neck and head which allows it to stay clean when eating messy foods. This adaptation is also extremely important in preventing infection from their food-of-choice.