These Birds Use Fire To Hunt

Marabou Storks use wildfire to flush out their prey before swallowing them whole.
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Exploring The Feathered Frontier.

[@berrim26]

For a creature having no vocal cords, that sound they make is extremely distinct.

[@sanssoucilucci]

Marcus also does that

[@theoregonguy]

Its probably as close to hearing prehistoric dinosaurs aa we'll get.

[@Theo10147]

Exactly cuz they have no vocal cords

[@qrowing]

It sounds exactly like the shoebill.

[@wasifabul2545]

I think the sound they make is calming

[@idraote]

They do look like a regular stork infected by a zombie virus. But they are scavengers and we know how important scavengers are for the ecosystem... so we cherish them all the same. From a distance.

[@zeynepnaztuzun4125]

from a distance indeed! Hell no IM NOT getting anywhere near that bird no matter how cool it looks/acts, it is very scary........ I wonder if they attack people when they are seriously injured?..

[@rougnashi]

"Marabu Storks are social birds--" Pictured- Marabu deciding which flamingo is taking a trip to heaven's flock. 💀😂

[@Sparda713]

I absolutely love the out of nowhere horror vibe at the end. 11 out of 10 would recommend.

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

It was 11 out of 11... but a voter mysteriously disappeared when one of those storks flew by... ... ...

[@iansteelmatheson]

try reading Marabou Stork Nightmares. it's a novel by the author of Trainspotting. it's not a horror novel or anything, but it's still very dark.

[@activatekruger446]

Nobody: That one old guy in the locker room: 0:32

[@KaciHazaCoolPhone]

We need to talk more about Bees using carcasses! I didn't know that was a thing until recently!!

[@cerberaodollam]

It's in the Bible too 😉

[@recklessroges]

@@cerberaodollam "Out of the strong came the sweet."

[@deadlydingus1138]

@@recklessroges I wonder what was going through his mind when he decided to eat the corpse honey.

[@Vlad_the_Impaler]

Those are probably specific solitary bees. Not European bees from video.

[@runnininthe80s84]

@@cerberaodollam Judges 14, Samson kills a lion and leaves the body there. When he comes back to it, a swarm of bees has taken over and there is now honey there:

[@the_gaming_hyena]

These creatures are amazing! They’re so strange and cool

[@im_the_end]

i know you and i agree

[@carus0]

Cool comment

[@the_gaming_hyena]

@@im_the_end oh hello

[@AquaticFlapper125]

I love marabous they are goofy

[@peaceworld5393]

Like a vulture with a twist!

[@skeepodoop5197]

4:30 I love how you just nonchalantly throw Flamingo's into that list and don't even stop to acknowledge at how mildly disturbing that is.

[@zenebean]

I got to work with one in captivity and they are amazing birds! It was unpredictable, but had a vulture's curiosity

[@ivanhoemallari1412]

I hope the Philippine Eagle would be featured on this channel soon.

[@megajeremy90001]

They already featured it long time ago when they talked about eagles

[@kingbagni6438]

Check it bro look at the videos. I'm sure it's in there

[@foxhound4911]

Then you will say proud to be pinoy. Phil no.1

[@nunyabiznes33]

They already did.

[@OsamaBinBombin]

They already have

[@zac3177]

Out of all of the series on this channel this one has to be my favorite.

[@connormcgee4711]

Please correct me if I am mistaken, but do you have any citations regarding the Marabou stork having the biggest wingspan after the albatross and the great white pelican? I thought the Andean condor and some other Pelican species still have it beat

[@JustLooking1996]

did a quick search it seems the Marabou stork has the same wingspan as the Andean Condor.

[@bartolomeorizzo]

@@JustLooking1996 this is correct, in fact what they said in the video is that 3 m is the third largest wingspan. Both the condor and the marabou meet such wingspan

[@kenster8270]

@@bartolomeorizzo We need a winner, though! There must be proof of specimens of either species (personally, I'm rooting for team condor) that reach 3,XX meters

[@_mortiam]

According to Wikipedia, the Marabou Stork (3.7 m, up to 4.06 m) beats the Andean Condor (3.3 m). Still, it's definitely missing in the list. And it's more than 3 m (although I can't tell who is right)

[@JustLooking1996]

@@kenster8270 it's a race to staple artificial feathers on the end of their wings!

[@sei-chan2389]

I love the sound they make

[@stublazinsky5690]

The older I get, the more beauty I see in all living things

[@jensend.1477]

That sounds they make are incredible

[@TanmoyBiswas]

A very similar bird is available in Asia too. In the 19th century, they were prevalent in the city of Calcutta, where they were referred to as the "Calcutta adjutant" and included in the coat of arms for the city. Known locally as hargila, deriving from the Assamese words "har" means bone and "gila" means swallower, thus "bone-swallower".

[@gamingpanther7773]

Sadly they are endengered.

[@chioptnstdr3448]

I’ve never seen something so ridiculous in my life. I love it.

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

Such beautiful blue eyes!

[@OwO-mx8uv]

I like how they showed the first thing the marabou stork was eating was the first stork they showed.

[@frooty9508]

Other storks: represents life and love* This stork: *Arson*

[@FRMJD1996]

2:28 What about the Andean Condor? Their wingspan can reach almost 11ft across and they are listed as the bird with the 3rd largest largest wingspan, not the Marabou Stork.

[@blondbraid7986]

And not a single mention on how Sweden's no.1 chocolate brand is literally named Marabou after these storks, and even have tiny storks on some of their chocolate pieces.

[@LumaFuwari]

I'm from Florida so when I think of storks I think of wood storks which are not exactly on par with the baby bringing image either.... Literally dinosaurs with poop that strips paint

[@carsongarnett1700]

Absolutely amazing creatures

[@gerradfoster8777]

If you want to an even creepier perception of these avian miscreant , read Marabou Stork Nightmare by Irving Welsh (author of Trainspotting).

[@sergeantsonso3490]

the marabou stork is what i imagine when you say stork, but only because i grew up on Animal Planet before it turned into a reality TV channel

[@lochlanlever3876]

I grew up and still live in Africa, and my grandmother was always terrified that one would swoop down and take us away.

[@magnitute1170]

Would it be possible for a future episode to talk about firehawks ? It's kinda mentioned here with the fire^^ Also great episode:D love these birds that clap their beaks to communicate

[@edi9892]

I'm surprised that you didn't mention their beaks. Think of how tough it is for us to bite through raw meat and they don't seem to have teeth and their beaks are so long that the leverage must be horrible...

[@DonnaBarrHerself]

Avian dinosaurs don’t chew with teeth - they chew with rocks in their gizzards, inherited from non-avian dinosaurs and crocodilians.

[@gildedpeahen876]

@@DonnaBarrHerself teeth? Never heard of her. I eat dinosaur style

[@wonderman7166]

Can you please talk about the *Vampire Finch* . I'm really curious about those blood-sucking birds 😲🐦

[@CreightonNelms]

Could you please do an episode on Emus? I have 9 emus at my farm and would love to see all the information.

[@v1k1ng80]

You should do an episode on the hooded pitohui, a poisonous bird. Quite an interesting video topic.

[@fluffymountainbunny]

It's probably just me, but I find these guys hilarious! Also Vultures are my favorite birds, I wasn't aware that there were some storks like this too!. They're just so unusual (although in the animal kingdom, not really, I know), but I find the life of (and important purposes of) "bald head" scavengers to be fascinating!

[@neurodeviant]

It stands to reason that there are some storks like vultures given that new world vultures are most closely related to storks. It turns out that new world and old world vultures are not so closely related, but rather share a convergent evolution.

[@pyro-millie5533]

They’re really neat birds!!

[@kolorsoftherainbow4295]

@@neurodeviant New World Vultures aren’t closely related to storks, this has been debunked by more recent phylogenetic analyses. New World Vultures are core landbirds (Telluraves), and their closest living relatives are species in the Order Accipitriformes, which includes ospreys, the Secretarybird, eagles, hawks, and Old World Vultures.

[@teasippah38]

I want there to be a second channel called paleo logic and they talk about prehistoric megafauna

[@animalogic]

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[@teasippah38]

@@animalogic that’s truly awesome!

[@sholms42]

I would love to see a video on the Fisher! I saw one in southern MN a year ago and have been wanting to know more! It seemed totally unafraid of me. Love the vids! Keep it up!

[@yutyrannusfanboy5873]

And people tell me dinosaurs went extinct.

[@keianna5106]

only non-avian ones sorry = p

[@Guydude777]

Love these beautiful bald birds.

[@AnzuMiruku]

I’ll be working with a marabou stork at my new zookeeping position. I think they look awesome and can’t wait to meet the one I’ll be helping care for.

[@thunderhammerx2966]

This bird just lacks some head feathers; guess those that think these are unsightly have never seen goats of Damascus.

[@peculiarPaladin]

That eerie music at the end was on point! Lovely video about another new animal.

[@shermancater8125]

Please do a video on Steamer Ducks. I love those hyper-aggressive waterfowl.

[@bleh329]

LOL, the captions! "Say hello to Mayor Boostork" 🤣🤣🤣

[@bleh329]

TBF, it is kinda what it sounds like Aranya is saying 😋

[@ANT-ER]

This a bird I'd actually travel to see.

[@andrewn8002]

Marabou Storks are the coolest birds. I have a new favorite bird. Marabou Storks. 😀

[@thewaywardpoet]

I was drinking water when she said that marabou storks look like "Creepy goth loners." Needless to say, I'm recovering from a choking attack. XD

[@twstf8905]

Um, did she just say; "...in the _Stark_ family."?! 😁 (It can't be just me lol I listened to it multiple times. 😇)

[@vmwindustries]

They are the cleaning service of the forest, and or plains.

[@cidoka5638]

How about an episode about Juan Fernández firecrown? It is like total oposite to this episode, being so pretty and rare and innocent!

[@mgaus]

Do a noddy or petrel next!

[@AbhishekKumar-ry9ls]

I loved the narration, the creepy music and jokes , specially the ending 😂 keep it up

[@Hyraladen]

I always wanted one of these birds as a kid 😅 Still sorta still want one

[@LarzGustafsson]

Brilliant clip! Thank you! All the best from Sweden.

[@animalogic]

Thanks Larz! Back at you from Canada! 🇨🇦

[@sheronprince689]

I wonder when you would be featuring the Peafowl. It is so vibrant and captivating..... Unless it is a White Peacock... Then it is so simple and captivating 😅

[@winterburden]

Cool!

[@weevil8025]

I can respect their dedicated parenting, that's one of the endearing things about them. Also the blue eyes were honestly very pretty. They seem to play an important role.

[@bartolomeorizzo]

May you do the Quetzal? (various species)

[@welcometoamerica690]

Your videos are very informative and interesting. I'm a frequent viewer.

[@TheBestBoi-cn9mh]

Bruh. i Remember These Birds in The Opening of Lion King and i Thought to MySelf wow what a Beautiful Bird. But then my Opinion Changed to Horrified When i Saw This... 0:24

[@mateorios1636]

"Australia! No!" "What i did this time?" "Oh, its the Tradition"

[@skeepodoop5197]

Oh shoot there goes the air nation.

[@MattGarZero]

I like to imagine that all the extinct dinosaurs has giant phallic flaps of skin hanging down from their necks.

[@philipcallicoat3801]

In the country of Sweden, back in the early 70's, I remember a Swedish candy bar that was called"Marabou".... Why anyone would name candy after them???🤣

[@adriangibson3153]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@haggis53]

Okay, these might be my new favorite birds. They're SO COOL!!!

[@kimbratton9620]

They're amazing!

[@HauntedLuci]

Please please PLEASE do a video about ratites next!!! Kiwis are my favorite animal, followed closely by Cassowaries, and I'd love to see a an Animalogic video covering this weird class of birds!

[@shuamos1813]

That was the best outro in the history of this channel.

[@c00mgoblin]

Dude the little jackal charging at 6:31 is possibly one of the cutest things ever.

[@petrairene]

As interesting birds go, you could do the Hoatzin next.

[@pamelamays4186]

Marabou Storks are so metal!

[@deathsnitemaresinfullust2269]

Oof😳 Just looking at those heads the name "Lord of Fire and Death" sounds about right. Fascinating creatures though.😄👍

[@rossgraham725]

YYYEESSS........MY MOST NUMBER 1 FAVORITE STORK OF ALL TIME...!!!!!

[@kokocambodia8547]

This’s an amazing video. Thanks for sharing!!

[@KINGBADASS100]

I love Marabou Storks because there definite proof birds are dinosaurs

[@cq9882]

They are Beautiful, Every Animal is Beautiful and all have a purpose. We share this planet with them all. 💗👏🇦🇺

[@michaelsimko7694]

The have a similar appearance to the Wood Stork. Do a video on the Black-crowned Night Heron or Northern Shrike

scary looking bird. looks vicious

[@2ndround415]

Great job!

[@warthogpower7729]

he'll yea love this strokes

[@jezoboii]

The music had me feeling like I was watching a Tim Burton film.. hell yeah

[@Discipline8193]

5 feet tall?! what a unit!

[@kirubelsemagn8374]

Thank you so Much!!

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

Fascinating! Some very excellent bird friends.

[@imdurtydan5900]

This bird is nightmare fuel, it looks like a vulture and a crane went on had the horizontal monster mash..

[@tlfortynine]

OH YES FINALLY THE MASCOT OF WILD SAVANNAH

[@suchomimustenerensis5302]

I used to main this thing in the old version.

[@bamaday5]

I got scared for a second I thought you guys weren’t gonna upload

[@AlexssandroMeneses]

They're coming for you Barbara, literally!

[@shahid-irshad]

I followed this channel because videos are thorough and nicely edited and gives complete introduction to a bird. Nature lovers first choice.

[@XSemperIdem5]

I love the variety in birds, from waddly penguins, to hummingbirds, to these guys. I love how their heads make them look like they were the ones who started the fire and accidentally burned off their head feathers in the process 😅 Had to edit to add that the one with the blue eyes, wow. His eyes looked so pretty. Is there a difference between males and females or age when it comes to their eye color?

[@cass7717]

I find it really odd that before that little clip in the intro I had never seen a dead giraffe before. It's one of the few megafauna (unlike whales and elephants) that has sort of been immortalised for me through public media, as they have similar aesthetics to creatures like tallnecks from horizon and reefbacks from subnautica. The video was super interesting and factual aside from this, but this is what really struck me to begin with. Either way, thank you so much for making this fun little documentary!

[@thepeff]

There is no ugly bird but this one is nightmare fuel

[@sauraplay2095]

Great video!

[@MarabouPatriot]

Marabou storks are the best thing to ever exist. We should be honoured to be graced by it´s mere presence.

[@amirasyraff7159]

Please make a video on the Lion's Mane Jellyfish!

[@johngallati8164]

I SAW A GROUP OF THEM ATTENDING A WEDDING CEREMONY AND THEY WERE DOING THE CHA CHA.

[@greenbasterd9425]

When I think of a stork I think of the drunk version from the old Looney Tunes cartoons.

[@EmeraldForester777]

Gorgeous animal!

[@DaneGilly]

Big man in the sky must've knocked back a few before he went and made this one up

[@zardozmyrh7789]

I guess this isn't the start that delivers babies! That's one nasty looking bird! But carrion eaters are absolutely necessary.