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The Marabou Stork

The Marabou Stork is a large, odd-looking bird native to Africa. It's really tall, often reaching 5 feet, and has a wingspan of up to 10 feet. Whoa! Its body is covered in white-grey feathers, and its head and neck are nearly bare, with just a bit of fluffy hair. Unusual warty lumps, called wattles, hang from its neck, and it has a long red inflatable air sac at the base of its neck which it uses to impress during courtship. Plus, it has a long pointy beak for scavenging food.

Marabou Stork - Animal Matchup
Marabou Stork
SizeUp to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall, (metric: 150 centimeters)
WeightUp to 9 kilograms (20 pounds), (metric: 9,000 grams)
SpeedSpeed: 30 mph (48 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful beak and wings
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement on the ground
Scientific NameLeptoptilos crumeniferus
FamilyCiconiidae
HabitatWetlands, savannas, and grasslands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietScavenger, eats carrion, fish, and small mammals
Lifespan23 years - 25 years
Marabou Stork - Animal Matchup

The Marabou Stork

The Marabou Stork is a large, odd-looking bird native to Africa. It's really tall, often reaching 5 feet, and has a wingspan of up to 10 feet. Whoa! Its body is covered in white-grey feathers, and its head and neck are nearly bare, with just a bit of fluffy hair. Unusual warty lumps, called wattles, hang from its neck, and it has a long red inflatable air sac at the base of its neck which it uses to impress during courtship. Plus, it has a long pointy beak for scavenging food.

Fun Fact: Marabou Storks often share their meals with Hyenas, talk about nature's unique buddies!

Marabou Stork
SizeUp to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) tall, (metric: 150 centimeters)
WeightUp to 9 kilograms (20 pounds), (metric: 9,000 grams)
SpeedSpeed: 30 mph (48 km/hr)
Key StrengthPowerful beak and wings
Biggest WeaknessSlow movement on the ground
Scientific NameLeptoptilos crumeniferus
FamilyCiconiidae
HabitatWetlands, savannas, and grasslands
GeographySub-Saharan Africa
DietScavenger, eats carrion, fish, and small mammals
Lifespan23 years - 25 years

Marabou Stork Matchups

We use AI to simulate matchups between the Marabou Stork and other animals. Our simulation considers size, strength, and natural predatory behaviors to determine the most likely outcome.

Marabou Stork vs Andean Condor

Fun Fact: These birds can eat just about anything, from insects and fish, to rodents and even other birds. They're not picky eaters!

Fun Fact: Though Marabou Storks don't have the smoothest voices and make a rather crude croaking sound, they are quite the experts when it comes to non-verbal communication, like clattering their bills to say hello!