Adult birds of both sexes have a heavy bill and are patterned in white and glossy blacks, but the sexes differ in the colour of the iris. In Australia, it is sometimes called a Jabiru although that name refers to a stork species found in the Americas. It is one of the few storks that is strongly territorial when feeding.
This is a watercolour painting I did several years ago.
This post is part of the Blue Monday meme.
Oh, Nick, you did this? How blue-tiful! I really like it. I never knew you were so talented.
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Beautiful photo and great history of the birds.
ReplyDeleteYou are quite talented as an artist. The movement, the colors all make it so lovely. Thanks for posting it. I would love to have it for my desktop!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fine watercolor!
ReplyDeleteThe blues are so beautiful, and the birds capture a feeling of motion, great!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! You have captured the flight of the birds wonderfully well.
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