Painted Stork

Mycteria leucocephala

Order:

Ciconiiformes

Family:

Ciconiidae

Size:

90 to 100 centimeters (35 to 39 inches)

Weight:

2.5 to 3.5 kilograms (5.5 to 7.7 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Linnaeus in 1766.

Short Description:

The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a striking wading bird with a distinctively colorful plumage found in Pakistan. These majestic birds are predominantly white with vibrant pink wings, tail, and head. Their large, downward-curving bills are ideal for capturing fish, their primary food source.

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Painted Storks are primarily distributed in wetlands, marshes, and shallow freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers. They can be commonly sighted in regions like Punjab, Sindh, and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where suitable wetland habitats exist.

Painted Storks are known for their communal nesting behavior, often gathering in large colonies during the breeding season. They build their nests high in trees or on man-made structures like tall poles or buildings, where they lay their eggs and rear their chicks. These birds are highly social and can be observed engaging in elaborate courtship displays, bill-clattering, and vocalizations during breeding season.