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Ciconia abdimii
Its diet consists mainly of locusts, caterpillars and other large insects, although the birds will also eat small reptiles, amphibians, mice, crabs and eggs.This species is welcomed by local African beliefs that it is a harbinger of rain and good luck. Its name commemorates the Turkish Governor of Wadi Halfa in Sudan Bey El-Arnaut Abdim (1780–1827).
Etosha National Park
Spotted on Feb 18, 2011
Submitted on Mar 3, 2013
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