African Openbill vs Greater Adjutant
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Leptoptilos dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Greater Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 152.3 cm (60.0 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 9050.0 g (319.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Openbill only
None
Greater Adjutant only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Near Threatened
Greater Adjutant
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.
Greater Adjutant
145–150 cm, wingspan 210–250 cm. Enormous; naked red head; huge ivory bill; large pendant neck pouch. Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds remain in South and Southeast Asia. Breeds in Assam (India) and Cambodia. Feeds on fish, carrion, and small animals in wetlands and rubbish dumps.