
The Black-necked Stork is a tall long-necked wading bird in the stork family. It is a resident species across South and Southeast Asia with a disjunct population in Australia. It lives in wetland habitats to forage for a wide range of animal prey. Adult birds of both sexes have a heavy bill and are patterned in white and glossy blacks, but the sexes differ in the colour of the iris.
Similar species: Storks
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Uploaded Jun 27, 2016. Captured May 7, 2015 09:30 in 78 Collins Ave, Edge Hill QLD 4870, Australia.
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