Asian Openbill vs Jabiru
Anastomus oscitans compared with Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Openbill | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus oscitans | Jabiru mycteria |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 79.4 cm (31.3 in) | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Weight | 1590.0 g (56.09 oz) | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian Openbill
Least Concern
Jabiru
About These Birds
Asian Openbill
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.
Jabiru
130–140 cm, wingspan 230–280 cm. Massive white stork; naked black head with vivid red collar at base of neck; huge black upturned bill. Ranges from Mexico to Argentina; commonest in Pantanal and llanos. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Nests solitarily on tall palms. South America's tallest flying bird.