Stork Leptoptilos dubius of the Ciconiidae family, found in various parts of India, mostly in the north and near water. It resembles the marabou stork of Africa, but is larger; when erect it stands about 1.5 m/5 ft high. It has an almost bald head and neck and its pouch hangs like a dewlap from the lower part of its neck. It has a voracious appetite for carrion.