Class:

Aves

Order:

Ciconiiformes

Family:

Ciconiidae

Genus:

Leptoptilos

Species:

javanious

Lifespan:

30 – 40 years

Gestation:

Incubates eggs for approximately 35 days before they hatch.

Number of Young:

2 – 4

Size:

Height up to 4 ft
Wingspan up to 8ft

Weight:

10 – 18 lb

Reproduction:

During breeding season, the face is reddish and the neck is orange.

Range:

Nepal’s Terai region, India, Sri-Lanka, Burma and Malaysia

Habitat:

Often found in large rivers and lakes inside well wooded areas. This is predominantly wetlands or swampy habitat.

Diet:

Reptiles, fish, frogs and large inverebrates from the wetlands where they live.

Description:

A large stork with an upright stance and a bare head and neck. They have a long, straight pointed bill for catching prey in the wetlands. Their dorsal plumage and wings are black, with a white ventral body.