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Painted Stork

Photo by SeanWeekly
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Field Notes

Description:

Took this photo a few months ago in a mangrove. He was fishing for crustaceans.

Species ID Suggestions

Painted Stork

Mycteria leucocephala

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Comments (6)
SeanWeekly
Yes it is definately a Painted Stork. It can be found in Asia and spreading in to South East Asia, which is where I spotted him. Thanks. :)
travelingdiva
I must be wrong, as apparently yellow-billed storks only exist in Africa!
zapabio
this yellow billed is from Africa, I think it is a Painted Stork http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Stork
travelingdiva
I agree with you Sean, I think it is a yellow-billed stork. Have a look http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-billed_Stork
SeanWeekly
I do not think this is an oriental stork, this birds beak is a lot longer.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2011

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