Painted Stork
Mycteria leucocephala
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycteria-leucocephala"></birdfyi-bird>About
93–102 cm, wingspan 150–160 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked orange-red face; yellow bill. Named for pinkish wash on back and wings. Resident South and Southeast Asia in wetlands and rice paddies. Near Threatened; feeds on fish and frogs. Breeds colonially; large mixed-species heronries.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 94.8 cm | 37.3 in |
| Weight | 2750.0 g | 97.00 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 60 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Mycteria |
| Species | Mycteria leucocephala |
Distribution
Painted Stork has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family