Pelicans and Painted Stork

Pelicans and Painted Stork

Pelicans and painted storks have been observed at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam.

About Pelicans:

• Pelicans (genus Pelecanus) are large water birds recognized for their long beaks and sizable throat pouches, which they use to catch fish.
• They are highly social and typically live in colonies of hundreds.
• These carnivorous birds primarily feed on fish but also consume amphibians, crustaceans, insects, birds, and small mammals.
• Pelicans are found on all continents except Antarctica, favoring warm coastal and inland waters such as lakes and rivers.

About Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala):

• The painted stork is a large bird native to South and Southeast Asian wetlands, known for its bright pink flight feathers, white body, and black markings.
• They are mostly non-migratory, with most making only local movements, and are social birds.
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened

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