African Openbill vs Asian Woollyneck
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Ciconia episcopus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Asian Woollyneck |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ciconia episcopus |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 91.2 cm (35.9 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 2190.0 g (77.25 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Near Threatened
Asian Woollyneck
About These Birds
African Openbill
72–90 cm. All-black plumage with gloss; distinctive large bill with a gap between mandibles adapted for extracting apple snails. Resident across sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar in wetlands, rivers, and rice paddies. Feeds almost exclusively on molluscs. Colonial breeder in trees near water.
Asian Woollyneck
75–92 cm. White body; black back and wings; white woolly neck feathers; red bill and legs; dark eyes. Resident across South and Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands and open woodland. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Sometimes treated as conspecific with African Woollyneck.