An Asian Openbill taking flight from a wet field.
A large Stork sized bird usually found during the sowing season. The farmers dig up the soil with tractors and that brings out several ground based insects and snails. These snail hunters come in good numbers around that time. They were resting in one of the fields and flew away when a tractor passed by.
These birds are common to Indian and parts of South East Asia. They are large birds, around 60-70 cms and often found in groups. But sometimes we can see a lone one among egrets taking advantage of freshly tilled fields.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
An Asian Openbill taking flight from a wet field.
A large Stork sized bird usually found during the sowing season. The farmers dig up the soil with tractors and that brings out several ground based insects and snails. These snail hunters come in good numbers around that time. They were resting in one of the fields and flew away when a tractor passed by.
These birds are common to Indian and parts of South East Asia. They are large birds, around 60-70 cms and often found in groups. But sometimes we can see a lone one among egrets taking advantage of freshly tilled fields.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.