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A study was carried out around Lake Ziway, covering both dry and wet seasons in 2010, to investigate the population structure, habitat association and feeding ecology of the Marabou stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus). Sample sites were designed based on the vegetation type and area cover. Line transects and point counts counting methods were used on the randomly selected sampling sites. Focal sampling method was also employed for observation of feeding. Face-to-face standard questionnaire interview and direct observation techniques were also conducted. A total of 318 and 594 Marabou storks were counted during dry and wet seasons, respectively. The number of birds during the dry and wet seasons was significantly different (p |
