A large wading bird found in wetlands, lakes, and lagoons. They have beautiful pink plumage and long legs. Storks feed on fish, frogs, and crustaceans, using their beaks to feel for prey in the mud. They help control aquatic prey populations and indicate healthy wetland ecosystems. Painted Storks are known for their cooperative feeding behavior and can often be seen in flocks. They build large nests in trees or on the ground, where they raise their young. Conservation efforts focus on protecting their wetland habitats from pollution and human disturbance.