Reducing chemical load in farming
Preserving seasonal water regimes
Exam-Ready Takeaways
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Woolly-Necked Stork = Ciconia episcopus
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Also called White-necked / Bishop Stork
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Status: Near Threatened (IUCN)
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Habitat: Wetlands, paddy fields, riverbanks, grasslands
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Behaviour: Soaring bird using thermals
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Diet: Carnivorous (fish, amphibians, insects, molluscs)
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Key feature: White woolly neck + glossy black body
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Conservation insight: Indicator of wetland ecosystem health
Month: Current Affairs - April 12, 2026
Category: Environment | Biodiversity