This is the adorable moment a painted stork begs for food from tourists in Thailand.

The footage was taken by a family visiting Kao Keaw Zoo in Chonburi province on September 26.

They said that while they were on a golf cart, they saw the bird standing in front of the food shop, begging tourists for a meatball.

The holidaymaker was seen giving a treat to the animal, which has white, black, and pink feathers, and it then approached him again, presumably asking for more.

Storks are large wading birds known for their long legs, necks, and distinctive beaks. They are often found in wetlands and are recognized for their migratory behavior, traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.