PAINTED STORK
MYCTERIA LEUCOCEPHALA
Mycteria leucocephala, commonly known as the “Painted Stork”, is a large wading bird found in South and Southeast Asia. The Painted Stork is a large bird with striking plumage. It has a white body with black flight feathers and a distinct pink patch on the lower back and tail. The head, neck, and legs are long and bare, with a distinctive yellow-orange beak that is slightly curved.
PAINTED STORK
MYCTERIA LEUCOCEPHALA
Mycteria leucocephala, commonly known as the “Painted Stork”, is a large wading bird found in South and Southeast Asia. The Painted Stork is a large bird with striking plumage. It has a white body with black flight feathers and a distinct pink patch on the lower back and tail. The head, neck, and legs are long and bare, with a distinctive yellow-orange beak that is slightly curved.
Breeding:
Incubation period – 30 days
Total Eggs – 3-4 eggs
Lifespan:
28 Years
Distribution:
India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia
Habitat:
Tropical, Terrestrial, Saltwater, Freshwater
Diet:
Amphibians, Fish, Aquatic crustaceans
