Asian Openbill vs Abdim's Stork
Anastomus oscitans compared with Ciconia abdimii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Openbill | Abdim's Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus oscitans | Ciconia abdimii |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 79.4 cm (31.3 in) | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) |
| Weight | 1590.0 g (56.09 oz) | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian Openbill
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
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.
Abdim's Stork
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.