The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wader in the stork family . It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical A...
The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large wader in the stork family.
It is found in the wetlands of the plains of tropical Asia south of the Himalayas in the Indian Subcontinent and extending into Southeast Asia.
Their distinctive pink tertial feathers of the adults give them their name.
Special about - Storks' large size, serial monogamy, and faithfulness to an established nesting site contribute to their prominence in mythology and culture.
Painted storks are not migratory and only make short-distance movements.
In some parts of their range in response to changes in weather or food availability or for breeding.
These birds are highly gregarious and feed in groups in shallow wetlands, crop fields, and irrigation canals.
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