African Openbill vs Saddle-billed Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Saddle-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 123.4 cm (48.6 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 6089.8 g (214.81 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Saddle-billed Stork
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.
Saddle-billed Stork
145–150 cm. Very tall; black and white plumage; large brightly coloured bill with yellow saddle, red base, and black tip. Eyes yellow (female) or brown (male). Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa beside rivers and lakes. Feeds on fish and frogs; solitary nester; one of Africa's most spectacular birds.