11 May, 2011

Painted Stork


Scientific Name: Mycteria leucocephala

Population Estimate: 25K, Near Threatened status

Range / Habitat: Wet areas in mainland southeast Asia.

Field Notes: Large white stork with long, decurved yellow bill, yellow face, pink tertial feathers. Unmistakable in range.

Personal Notes: Seen at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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