Black stork
An absolutely stunning bird that’s only shown itself in glimpses to me. Though widespread, its a shy, wary bird. So shy in fact that it’s conservation status is actually not know and believed to be declining.
Scientific Name: Ciconia nigra
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Date photographed: 2014 & 2024
Location: Ranthambore National Park - INDIA & Leoben - AUSTRIA