Storks are beautiful species of birds and through this article, let me give a brief note on 3 different types of migrating storks that come to South Indian states during spring season in search of food and water.

Painted stork

Among the group, painted storks are among the biggest groups of storks. It is very attractive too. In the paddy fields of Kerala, you can find them in the category of migrating birds. They travel as folks and it’s believed that, in India, they reach Gujarat first. Then during spring season, they reach south Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. They are distinct for their 4 feet length legs and extra ordinary long neck. Their beak is lengthy, stiff and yellow in colour. Head, addomen and breast are shining white colour. Face is orange –yellow or red colour while their feathers consist of black and white shades. When they stand on single leg, they immerse their head within their body and feathers. Their net like beaks helps them to feed small fishes, frogs, crabs and worms.

Lesser Adjutant stork

They are migrating birds of Kerala and they are seen most in forests areas filled with ponds or marshy places. Their beaks are long and strong. Legs are lengthy that helps them to catch fish easily from ponds and water bodies. Its body is shining black colour and its yellow neck appears as if it has lost its feathers.

White bellied sea eagle

This bird dwells in Kerala but is not common in southern districts. They are seen most in Kasargode, Kannur districts. Upper part of an adult bird is grey while its head and abdomen are of white colour. Its tail tip is also white and the body parts in close contact with tail are grey. White colour is rare in young ones’ body and is fileld with lines and dots throughout. They are seen most in trees near seas. White bellied sea eagle is an endangered species and they feed on sea snakes and fishes. They use the same nest for the next year too and they lay two eggs at a season. 

Article Posted By : Sandhya Rani  On April 27, 2013lView All Articles

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