Asian Openbill
Anastomus oscitans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anastomus-oscitans"></birdfyi-bird>The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.4 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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68–81 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; same gaping bill as African Openbill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, paddy fields, and river floodplains. Feeds primarily on apple snails; colonial nester in trees. Often seen in large flocks near agricultural land.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 79.4 cm | 31.3 in |
| Weight | 1590.0 g | 56.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 35-36 days.
Clutch Size
2-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Family | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Anastomus |
| Species | Anastomus oscitans |
Distribution
Asian Openbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family