Vedanthangal, Tamil Nadu

Painted Stork

Mycteria leucocephala

Painted Stork at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary The Painted Stork is one of the most fascinating bird species found at Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, India. Recognised by its long yellow bill, distinctive black-and-white wings, and beautiful pink tail feathers, this elegant waterbird adds colour and life to the sanctuary’s natural landscape. Painted Storks inhabit wetlands and shallow water bodies, where they feed on fish and other aquatic creatures. They often gather in large colonies, nesting in trees and raising their young together. Vedanthangal provides an important habitat for these birds, making it a wonderful destination for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, and nature enthusiasts who wish to experience the beauty of wetland biodiversity.