* Breeding season: April to June.
* Monogamous pairs.
* Nest: Built in tall trees, usually near water. Made of sticks and lined with grass and feathers.
* Eggs: 2-4 eggs per clutch. White with brown spots.
* Incubation: 25-28 days, by both parents.
* Chicks: Altricial, hatched naked and helpless. Fed by both parents.
* Fledging: 50-60 days after hatching.
Feeding:
* Omnivorous, diet includes insects, fish, frogs, small reptiles, seeds, and fruit.
* Forages in shallow water and on land.
* Uses its long, curved bill to probe for food in mud and vegetation.
Social:
* Gregarious, often forms large flocks outside of the breeding season.
* Roosting: Communal roosts, sometimes with other species of waterbirds.
* Migration: Some populations are migratory, while others are resident.
Other behaviors:
* Display: Males perform elaborate courtship displays, including bowing, head-bobbing, and wing-flapping.
* Vocalizations: Variety of calls, including whistles, grunts, and screeches.
* Longevity: Up to 30 years in captivity.