February 13, 2020

Location: Brevard Zoo (captive)

I am known as a Marabou Stork
In Florida, you'll only find me in zoos
I am a scavenger akin to a Turkey Vulture
Like them, my legs are covered in poo.

Sources: Siyabona Africa - Marabou Stork

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

August 23, 2017

Location: Melbourne, Brevard Zoo

I'm known as a Marabou stork,
I have a white tummy and my wings are black
You can usually find me in  Sub-Saharan Africa,
Where you can watch me inflate my red throat sac.

Sources: Encyclopedia of Life, Leptoptilos crumenifer Maribou Stork

Photo and text © 2017 Dee Fairbanks Simpson