Titled 'dokh' in Hindi, a stork is a massive bird with a yellow, long and heavy bill, slightly de-curved near the tip. The plumage is white and closely barred, marked with glistening black above and with a black band across the breast.

Large parties of these birds can be found near water bodies all over the subcontinent. It loves to eat fish, frog and snakes. A female lays 3-5 dull white eggs. The youngsters are brought up with great care and affection. Both the parents share domestic responsibilities and the chicks are fed regularly.