African Openbill vs Yellow-billed Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Mycteria ibis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Openbill | Yellow-billed Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Mycteria ibis |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 78.8 cm (31.0 in) | 92.5 cm (36.4 in) |
| Weight | 1014.0 g (35.77 oz) | 1895.6 g (66.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Yellow-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.
Yellow-billed Stork
97 cm, wingspan 150–165 cm. White body with black flight feathers; naked yellow-orange face and yellow bill. Resident sub-Saharan Africa in wetlands, lake margins, and flooded grasslands. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Highly nomadic following rainfall; breeds colonially in trees or reedbeds.