Stork: PAINTED STORK

PAINTED STORK : Mycteria leucocephala RM Village: standing 93cm. The only white stork with delicate rose pink on shoulders and wing. Large marshes. Sub-continent; Sri Lanka. Local Names: Janghil Dockh—Hindi; Kankari-Bihar; Jhangil, Ram jhankar, sona jhanga-Bengal; lamjang lungduk-Sind; Chitroda- Kutch; yeru kala konga- Telugu; Chenga narai- Tamil Sangurvalai narai—Tamil S. Lanka; dae truduwa- Sinhala. Size : Europeon white stork: Field Characters: A typical large stork with long, heavy ... The stork, a majestic and iconic bird often associated with delivering babies in folklore, belongs to Ciconiidae. Characterized by its long legs, neck, and distinctive bill, storks are found in various habitats worldwide, including wetlands, grasslands, and forests. With their striking appearance and graceful flight, storks have captured the imagination of cultures across the globe, symbolizing fertility, good luck, and new beginnings in many societies. Known for their impressive migration ... The centres of stork diversity are in tropical Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, with eight and six breeding species respectively. Just three species are present in the New World: wood stork, maguari stork and jabiru, which is the tallest flying bird of the Americas. Learn about storks, the long-legged wading birds with white, black, and gray feathers. Find out where they live, what they eat, how they nest, and what threats they face.