Woolly-necked Stork

Ciconia Episcopus

Order:

Ciconiiformes

Family:

Ciconiidae

Size:

85 to 95 centimeters (33 to 37 inches)

Weight:

2.5 to 3.5 kilograms (5.5 to 7.7 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Ciconia episcopus (Gmelin, 1789)

Short Description:

The Woolly-necked Stork is a large wading bird with a predominantly black and white plumage. It has a black head, neck, and back, contrasting with a white belly and underparts. The neck is adorned with a distinctive woolly white collar during the breeding season, giving the bird its name. Its bill is long, thick, and slightly curved, and its legs are long and pinkish in color. Juveniles have a more muted plumage and lack the woolly neck collar.

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Woolly-necked Stork can be found in various regions across the country, including wetlands, rivers, lakes, and agricultural areas. They are particularly prevalent in the Indus River basin and associated wetlands, as well as in Punjab and Sindh provinces. During the breeding season, they may also venture into forested areas near water bodies.

Woolly-necked Storks are typically solitary birds or found in small groups, although they may congregate in larger numbers at favorable feeding sites. They are primarily carnivorous, feeding on a variety of prey such as fish, frogs, insects, small mammals, and occasionally reptiles. They forage by wading through shallow water, using their sharp bill to probe for prey in the mud or vegetation.

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