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marabou stork

/ˈmærəbuː stɔːk/

Traducción: Ave zancuda africana de gran tamaño perteneciente a la familia de las cigüeñas, caracterizada por su cabeza y cuello desnudos y su hábito de alimentarse de carroña, frecuente en humedales.

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/ˈmærəbuː stɔːk/C1formal
  • esAve zancuda africana de gran tamaño perteneciente a la familia de las cigüeñas, caracterizada por su cabeza y cuello desnudos y su hábito de alimentarse de carroña, frecuente en humedales.

A large African wading bird of the stork family, known for its distinctive bare head and neck, often found near wetlands and scavenging for food.

  1. Large African birdB2formal

    A large wading bird found in sub-Saharan Africa, known for its long legs, bare head, and large bill.

    esMarabú africano

    • The marabou stork is often seen near garbage dumps in African cities.
    • With a wingspan of over 2.5 meters, the marabou stork is an impressive sight.
    • Marabou storks use their large bills to scavenge for food.