This huge stork is widespread across much of Africa and is often seen in the company of vultures not only in their traditional savanna habitat but also around towns where it frequents rubbish tips and abattoirs.
Country: Zambia
Location: Bangweulu Swamps
Family: Storks (Ciconiidae)
Species: Marabou Stork (Leptoptilos crumenifer)
Date taken: 08/08/2014