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| Black Stork Ciconia nigra
- Adult |
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| Photographer : | © Vivek Tiwari |
| Location : | Ranthambhor NP, Rajasthan, India |
| Date : |
1 March 2012 |
| English synonyms: | European Black Stork |
| Bird Family : | Ciconiidae - Storks, Openbills & Adjutants |
| Bird Group : | CICONIIFORMES |
| Red Data Status : | Least Concern |
| Remarks : | Had only seen this species
from afar in the past, but seen like this - up close and in the right
light - "Black" Stork hardly seems like the appropriate name! It was
late morning and the reflected light from the water acts like a
natural diffuser illuminating the multi-hued glossy plumage. - VT |
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