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Mycteria leucocephala Mycteria leucocephala is a common stork in S Asia. W India, Gujarat, Bhuj Geotagged,India,Mycteria leucocephala,Painted Stork,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Mycteria leucocephala

Mycteria leucocephala is a common stork in S Asia. W India, Gujarat, Bhuj

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The Painted Stork is a large wading bird 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 give them their name. They forage in flocks in shallow waters along rivers or lakes. They immerse their half open beaks in water and sweep them from side to side and snap up their prey of small fish that are sensed by touch.

Similar species: Storks
Species identified by Ori Fragman Sapir
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By Ori Fragman Sapir

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Uploaded Jan 26, 2019. Captured Jul 15, 2017 11:01 in Khadi Gram Udyog Rd, Madhapara, Bhuj, Gujarat 370001, India.
  • COOLPIX P520
  • f/5.9
  • 1/500s
  • ISO125
  • 180mm