Asian Openbill
Anastomus oscitans
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Least Concern
Envergadura
79,4 cm
Peso
1590,0 g
Familia
Ciconiidae
Orden
Ciconiiformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 79,4 cm | 31.3 in |
| Peso | 1590,0 g | 56.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 35-36 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Ciconiiformes (Cigüeñas) |
| Familia | Ciconiidae (Cigüeñas) |
| Genus | Anastomus |
| Especies | Anastomus oscitans |
Distribution
Asian Openbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Asian Openbill endangered?
The Asian Openbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Openbill nest?
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 35-36 days.
How big is the Asian Openbill?
The Asian Openbill has a wingspan of 79.4 cm, weight of 1590.0 g.
What order and family does the Asian Openbill belong to?
The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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