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Description
This Indian bird is a painted stork. It is named for its distinctive pink feathers on its wings. Painted storks immerse their half open beaks in water and sweep them from side to side and snap up their prey of small fish that are sensed by touch. They also stir the water with their feet to flush hiding fish. The painted stork is listed as near threatened.

Description
This Indian bird is a painted stork. It is named for its distinctive pink feathers on its wings. Painted storks immerse their half open beaks in water and sweep them from side to side and snap up their prey of small fish that are sensed by touch. They also stir the water with their feet to flush hiding fish. The painted stork is listed as near threatened.