The painted stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a common water bird in the dry zone, easily identifiable by its distinctive pink tipped plumage. These birds live in small flocks near water bodies, wading slowly through shallow waters with open beaks to sense prey. They have a varied diet including fish, frogs, crabs and water snakes. Their flight is characteristic of storks, with extended necks and trailing legs, and they are often seen soaring in circular formations on sunny days. At night, they roost in large trees and nest colonially among other water birds.