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Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) at the fish market in Awasa. As synanthrope
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Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) at the fish market in Awasa. As synanthrope
Marabou Storks (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) at the fish market in Awasa. As synanthrope and scavengers the big storks are waiting for refuse and bycatch. Africa, Ethiopia
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Beak East Africa Ethiopia Fish Fish Market Marabou Stork Rift Valley Scavenger Shoreline Stork Ugly Leptoptilos Crumeniferus Marabou Martin Zwick Refuse
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Awasa's Fish Market - Where Marabou Storks Rule the Roost and Ugly is Beautiful!
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. In this photo print, we are transported to Awasa's bustling fish market in Ethiopia. Amidst the chaos of fishermen and customers, a peculiar sight catches our eye - a group of majestic yet oddly ugly Marabou Storks perched along the shoreline. These synanthropic scavengers have found their paradise amidst discarded refuse and bycatch from the thriving market. With their enormous wingspans and impressive beaks, they patiently await their next meal like kings surveying their kingdom. As we gaze at this extraordinary scene captured by Martin Zwick, it becomes clear that beauty truly lies in the eye of the beholder. While some may find these storks unconventional or even unattractive, there is an undeniable charm in their unique appearance. Against the backdrop of Africa's stunning Rift Valley and Lake Awasa, these magnificent creatures remind us that nature has its own way of adapting to human presence. They have seamlessly integrated themselves into this vibrant ecosystem as true synanthropes - benefiting from our waste while adding a touch of wildness to an otherwise mundane setting. So let us celebrate these marvelous marabous as they grace Awasa's fish market with their regal presence! In a world where conventional beauty often takes center stage, it is refreshing to witness how even the most unexpected creatures can captivate our hearts and minds.
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