Description
The Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a large and distinctive wading bird of the stork family Ciconiidae, recognized by its long legs, long bill, white body, black markings and contrasting pink feathers on the wings. It is a resident bird of Gujarat and is closely associated with wetlands and other water-rich habitats.
This original wildlife photograph captures a Painted Stork in flight, highlighting the impressive wingspan and characteristic pattern of this beautiful Indian wetland bird. Flight photographs of large waterbirds can provide a different perspective from conventional perched or standing bird images and are particularly useful for documenting natural movement and wing patterns.
Painted Storks are strongly associated with wetlands, freshwater bodies, marshes and shallow-water habitats, where they search for aquatic food. Their presence is closely connected with healthy wetland ecosystems and the availability of suitable feeding areas.
Product Details
- Common Name: Painted Stork
- Scientific Name: Mycteria leucocephala
- Alternative Name: Painted Stork
- Bird Group: Stork / Wading Bird
- Family: Ciconiidae
- Behaviour: In Flight
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Resident
- Habitat: Wetlands, freshwater lakes, ponds, marshes, shallow water and wetland surroundings
- Diet: Mainly fish and other aquatic animals and food items
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Painted Stork in Gujarat
The Painted Stork is a resident species in Gujarat, making it an important part of the state’s diverse wetland birdlife. Gujarat’s bird checklist records Mycteria leucocephala as a resident species and lists it as Least Concern (LC) and Schedule II.
According to the State of India’s Birds 2025, the species has a stable long-term national trend, although its current annual trend is showing a decline. It is classified as a wetland-associated species, making the protection and conservation of suitable wetlands particularly important.
Original Wildlife Photograph
This photograph is an original Painted Stork bird photograph from Gujarat, India, captured by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The image can be suitable for:
- Bird photography collections
- Wildlife and nature publications
- Bird identification and educational material
- Field guides and books
- Magazines and editorial projects
- Calendars and posters
- Conservation and environmental presentations
- Websites and digital publications
- Nature exhibitions
- Commercial creative projects
Photography Licensing
This Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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