African Openbill vs Saddle-billed Stork

Anastomus lamelligerus comparé à Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Openbill Saddle-billed Stork
Nom scientifique Anastomus lamelligerus Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Ordre Ciconiiformes Ciconiiformes
Famille Ciconiidae Ciconiidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 78,8 cm (31.0 in) 123,4 cm (48.6 in)
Poids 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) 6089,8 g (214.81 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3-5 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African Openbill only

Saddle-billed Stork only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

African Openbill

Least Concern

Saddle-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.

Saddle-billed Stork

145–150 cm. Very tall; black and white plumage; large brightly coloured bill with yellow saddle, red base, and black tip. Eyes yellow (female) or brown (male). Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa beside rivers and lakes. Feeds on fish and frogs; solitary nester; one of Africa's most spectacular birds.

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