My World Tuesday

These are called the black-necked stork (Jabiru).
Photos were taken at Featherdale Wildlife Park, Doonside, west of Sydney.


Scientific name: Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Conservation status in NSW: Endangered

Description:

The Black-necked Stork is the only stork species in Australia. It stands about 1.3 m tall, and has a wingspan of around 2 m, with a massive, strong, black bill. The head and neck are black with an iridescent green and purple gloss. Black panels are visible above and below the white wings. The tail is short and black, with the rest of the plumage white. The legs are long and red. The female has a yellow eye, and the male has a dark eye. Juvenile birds have a dark to pale brown plumage, gradually changing over several years to the black and white adult plumage.

source:
http://www.threatenedspecies.environment.nsw.gov.au/tsprofile/profile.aspx?id=10275

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