Painted stork

Scientific Name
Mycteria leucocephala
IUCN Status
Near Threatened (NT)
Lifespan
28 years (in captivity)
Population
15,000-25,000
Weight
2-5 kg
Range
Indian subcontinent (south of the Himalayas)
Habitat Type
Shallow freshwater lakes, wetlands, flooded agriculture fields, marshes
Threats
Hunting, intensification of agriculture, loss of nesting trees
Did You Know
Voiceless but produce sound by bill clattering
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