woolly necked stork in nepal

Description:
The Woolly-necked Stork as known as White necked Stork is found in Asia countries and some parts of Africa. They are like to find in wetlands, ponds, dams and are capable of long flights. They build their nests on tress with sticks 10-30 m above ground. These birds have black head, white neck and body, red legs, black bill. The upper parts are dark green. Both genders are alike where as chick of these birds are duller than adult ones. Breeding generally takes place August-November when female bird lays 2-5 eggs in a clutch. Their main prey consists of insects, worms, fish, crabs, frogs, lizards, small reptiles and large insects. They are seen in Karnali river of Nepal.
Common Name:woolly necked stork, bhundifor, भुँडिफोर
Scientific Name: Ciconia episcopus
Weight: 1.8kg
Color: black head, white neck and body, red legs, black bill
Length: 90cms


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tibetan snowcock in nepal

Description:
The Tibetan Snowcock is a bird of pheasant family found in high-altitude regions of the Himalayan and the Tibetan Plateau of 3,700 - 5,800 m. These birds have grey head and neck with a white patch behind the eye, reddish legs and beaks. Both genders look similar. These birds feed on plants and its products like root, seeds, stems and berries. These birds breed near spring when female one lays 4 to 6 eggs in a clutch. They nest under bush on the wall of hills or under stones of rocky parts. They are seen in Khumbu of Nepal.
Common Name:Tibetan snowcock, kongma hiukukhura, कोङमा हिउँकुखुरा
Scientific Name: Tetraogallus tibetanus
Weight: 1.5-2.5 kgs
Color: grey head and neck with a white patcheye, reddish legs and beaks
Length: 50–56 cms


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