“Hey guys, it’s your boy, Nairobi Birdman! Today I want to introduce you to Finance the Stork. Finance is new to the family and has only one request,” he shared in the video.
The Birdman went on to appeal to his followers, saying, “Finance is requesting that you go to YouTube and subscribe to Nairobi Birdman. Don’t forget to share and comment. Also, check out Nairobi Birdman on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Mambo itakuwa fiti, sindio?”
The playful and energetic Birdman also posted a video dancing with his animals, captioning it: “Will go a thousand miles for you guys, see the birds smile.”
As usual, Nairobi Birdman’s antics drew plenty of reactions from amused netizens:
- “Tena amechukua mpaka hii 🥺🥺 hii ni mazingaombwe,” commented Jwanjuu.
- “Ulitoa wapi kegogo? 😂😂” added Okellobera.
- “Ulitoa wapi cucu wa njoka? 😂😂😂” joked Mercywairimu.
- “Sasa umetoa wapi bong’au? 😳” asked Kariuki Hindi.
- “Sasa hii ametoana nayo wapi? 😳” wondered Masese Ongubo.
- “Sasa uliingiza aje hiyo bung’au kejani? 😂😂😂” laughed P_Mhumble.
Fascinating Facts About Marabou Storks
Marabou Storks are large, long-legged, and long-necked birds with a distinctive bare throat sac. Here are some interesting insights into this remarkable species:
- Size: They can grow up to 150 cm (59 inches) tall and weigh up to 9 kg (20 lbs.).
- Diet: Their meals include carrion, fish, termites, locusts, frogs, lizards, baby crocodiles, snakes, rats, mice, and birds.
- Resting Habits: Often seen resting with their bill cushioned on their fleshy throat pouch.
- Cooling Technique: They cool down in the heat by pooping on their legs.
- Monogamy: These storks form strong pair bonds that last for life.
- Adaptation for Flight: They possess hollow bones in their legs and toes, crucial for such a large bird to achieve flight.
- Behavior: Marabou Storks are attracted to grass fires, where they march in front of advancing flames to catch fleeing animals. They also follow herds of large mammals to catch insects disturbed by their movements.
- Daily Intake: They need over 700 g (1.6 lbs.) of food a day.
- Throat Pouch: Though prominent, it’s not used for food storage but may play a role in courtship displays.