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The Storks of Africa

10,000 Birds

Furthermore we have another very special stork-like bird, the regal Shoebill , previously known as the Whale-headed Stork but now placed in its own family. Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills.

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Cemetery Sentinels

10,000 Birds

There are certain families that I habitually fail to encounter when opportunities arise. One family I have consistently dipped on are the Burhinidae, known variously as dikkops, thick-knees or stone-curlews. One family I have consistently dipped on are the Burhinidae, known variously as dikkops, thick-knees or stone-curlews.

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