Painted Stork
The painted stork is a large wading bird found across the wetlands and marshes of tropical Asia from India to Southeast Asia. Its name comes from the striking pink and white plumage washed with coral-pink on the wing coverts of adults. It is a colonial nester, often breeding alongside other waterbirds in mixed heronries, and is a familiar sight stalking through shallow water to catch fish, frogs, and crustaceans.
Average Length
93-102 cm
Average Weight
2-3.5 kg
Lifespan
15 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
WildAtlas insight
Low elusiveness
This species is generally easier to observe in the wild, based on its typical traits and behavior.
Why this grade?
These are some of the biological and behavioral factors, among others, that WildAtlas considers when deriving this species level grade.
- Animal group
- Bird
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Social behavior
- Flock
This proprietary WildAtlas grade describes the animal in general and stays the same across parks. It is separate from park level insights, which depend on local conditions and data.
Quick Facts
The painted stork is named for its vibrant pink-and-black wing pattern.
It uses a tactile hunting technique, sweeping its open bill through water to catch fish.
Keoladeo National Park hosts one of the largest painted stork colonies in Asia.
Habitat & Range
Habitats
Regions
Behavior & Reproduction
Activity Pattern
Diurnal
Social Structure
Flock
Gestation Period
30 days incubation
Litter Size
3
Predators
Eagles, Large Owls, Humans
Found in Parks
Where should you look for painted stork? Explore each park's biome, habitat, and local conditions. Population, density, and sighting trends will shape future park specific insights.
