Woolly-necked Stork

Common Name: Woolly-necked Stork or White necked stork

Scientific Name: Ciconia episcopus

Identification: Glistening black with black 'skull cap' ,white neck and white lower belly. The upper parts are glossed dark green, and the breast and belly have a purple hue.It has long red legs and heavy blackish bill. About 85 cm tall.

Habitat: Resident breeder in wetlands with trees.

Feeding: eats insects such as butterflies, bees, wasps, locusts and ants

Location: Saadani National Park Tanznai

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolly-necked_Stork

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