African Openbill vs Milky Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Mycteria cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Milky Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Mycteria cinerea |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 95.3 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 2393.0 g (84.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Endangered
Milky 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.
Milky Stork
92 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; bare pink facial skin; yellow bill. Restricted to coastal lowlands and mangroves of Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Malaysia). Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish in mangrove creeks and coastal wetlands.