Asian Openbill in flight

An Asian Openbill clicked in flight at the Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Since this bird is from the Stork family, it flies with its neck extended, unlike the Egrets that retract their necks in a characteristic "S" shape during flight. Also while the Egrets fly with a slow, deliberate, low-energy wing beat; the Storks reply on gliding and soaring, which conserves energy. Storks often migrate long distances and so this style of flying helps them glide or soar on thermals.

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