African Openbill vs Greater Adjutant
Anastomus lamelligerus verglichen mit Leptoptilos dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | African Openbill | Greater Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Familie | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 152,3 cm (60.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 9050,0 g (319.23 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
African Openbill only
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Greater Adjutant only
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Erhaltungsstatus
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.