21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
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In the wild, scavenger birds often take advantage of the remains of a kill made by predators such as cheetahs. While vultures are commonly associated with scavenging, other birds may also opportunistically feed on the leftovers of a cheetah's kill. Marabou storks are large scavenging birds found in Africa. They have a distinctive appearance with a bald head and a long bill. They are known to feed on carrion, and they may gather around a cheetah kill to scavenge for remains. A Marabou storks take advantage of its size in the crowd while feeding.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2021 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Maara, Kenya |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV |
| Copyright: | © Pramod CL |