Black-necked Stork
Black-necked Stork
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The Black-necked Stork is a large, strikingly patterned stork found across South and Southeast Asia and Australia. It is characterized by its iridescent black head and neck, contrasting with a white body and black wings.
Where to spot
Widespread in tropical Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia) and northern Australia. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, floodplains, and coastal mudflats.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable black neck and head (with an iridescent green/purple sheen), white body, and black wings. Its large size and long, pointed black bill are also key. Often seen wading deliberately in shallow water, hunting for fish and amphibians.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Breeding seasons vary regionally, often coinciding with periods of high water availability.
Where to spot
Widespread in tropical Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia) and northern Australia. Inhabits freshwater wetlands, marshes, floodplains, and coastal mudflats.
How to spot
Look for its unmistakable black neck and head (with an iridescent green/purple sheen), white body, and black wings. Its large size and long, pointed black bill are also key. Often seen wading deliberately in shallow water, hunting for fish and amphibians.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round in its resident range. Breeding seasons vary regionally, often coinciding with periods of high water availability.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
These storks are highly territorial and typically forage alone or in pairs, rarely forming large flocks like some other stork species.
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