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Woolly-Necked Stork in Thanjavur
April 13 , 2026
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- A rare sighting of the Woolly-Necked Stork was reported in paddy fields near Thanjavur.
- The Woolly-Necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus) is a large wading bird of the stork family (Ciconiidae).
- It is also called the White-necked Stork or Bishop Stork and is found across Africa and Asia.
- It prefers wetlands, riverbanks, ponds, grasslands, and agricultural fields where food is available.
- It is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN due to habitat loss and wetland degradation.
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