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Ciconia episcopus
The Woolly-necked Stork is a broad winged soaring bird, which relies on moving between thermals of hot air for sustained long distance flight. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched. It is glistening black with black 'skull cap',white neck and white lower belly. The upper parts are glossed dark green, and the breast and belly have a purple hue.It has long red legs and heavy blackish bill.Sexes are alike. Juvenile birds are duller versions of the adult.
Seen near cultivated fields and a forest nearby.
7 Comments
Winter is setting in.
Thanks Argy :-D
Nice spotting Satyen. (Who would want a woolly neck there!)
Thanks Yogesh!
Superb!!
Thank you Tony!
Very nice!