7,118 observationsLeast Concern
Marabou Stork
Leptoptilos crumenifer
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Ciconiiformes ›Family: Ciconiidae ›Genus: Leptoptilos
About
The marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. It breeds in Africa south of the Sahara, 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".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Marabou Stork is Leptoptilos crumenifer.
- The Marabou Stork has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the class Aves.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the order Ciconiiformes.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the family Ciconiidae.
- Marabou Stork belongs to the genus Leptoptilos.