Rare sighting
Lesser Adjutant
A globally Vulnerable large stork of wetlands and floodplains. This is one of the rare standout species in our current water-bird collection.
Featured Bird Photographs
A rotating selection of standout bird photographs from across the bird galleries.
Rare sighting
Black-necked Stork
One of the most impressive wetland birds in Asia. The Asian subspecies is likely threatened, and the species is one of the major highlights of this page.
Featured scene
Kea
Close portrait of a curious kea standing in bright alpine light.
Featured scene
Brown Fish Owl
Brown fish owl standing on the ground near shallow water with striking yellow eyes.
Rare sighting
Woolly-necked Stork
A striking black-and-white stork with a white neck and strong contrast in flight or on the ground. In Asia it is now generally treated as Near Threatened.