African Openbill vs Storm's Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus comparé à Ciconia stormi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Openbill | Storm's Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ciconia stormi |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Famille | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 77,5 cm (30.5 in) |
| Poids | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 2061,0 g (72.70 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Openbill
Endangered
Storm's 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.
Storm's Stork
75–91 cm. Black and white with white neck; bare red facial skin; red and yellow bill. Critically Endangered; restricted to lowland forest wetlands of Borneo, Sumatra, and Peninsular Malaysia. Highly sensitive to forest loss. Very few confirmed nesting records; one of Asia's rarest storks.