Painted Pair

Here is a breeding pair of Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala) seen at Vedanthangal.

 

Though there is no significant change in the bird's plumage in breeding season, their reds and pinks (on necks and rumps) become redder and pinker, respectively.

 

Just as any other stork, they make a clattering sound by stroking their bills against each other very quickly, especially while mating and greeting one another.

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