Wooly necked stork

[Devendra P Singh]

Is this Wooly necked stork. i found perched on top of Semal tree in My village Larhota /Hathras on 10.5.16. Please help me to identify whether it belongs to Race Episcopus found in India.

Date - 10.5. 2016
NICON D3200, 300mm, f/5.6, 1/250s, ISO 100

[Mrudul Godbole]

Yes I think it is Wooly necked stork, also called as 'White-necked Stork'. Good sighting. Is there a water body close by in that area? Thanks for sharing.

[Devendra P Singh]

Thanks for comment. no water body in the area only farm fields with no crops due to summer in the area. not often seen in the area.

[Sandipan Ghosh]

rare shot.....it is now near-threaten bird (IUCN)....

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nice sighting. Did you see only one or more? A wider composition with more space on our left would have been better. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Devendra P Singh]

singly perched. quite uncommon in the area. i have taken total seven shots. i will see whether better one is there to share. thanks a lot.