African Openbill vs Jabiru
Anastomus lamelligerus comparé à Jabiru mycteria
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Openbill | Jabiru |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anastomus lamelligerus | Jabiru mycteria |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Famille | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 128,2 cm (50.5 in) |
| Poids | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 6164,5 g (217.45 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Jabiru
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.
Jabiru
130–140 cm, wingspan 230–280 cm. Massive white stork; naked black head with vivid red collar at base of neck; huge black upturned bill. Ranges from Mexico to Argentina; commonest in Pantanal and llanos. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Nests solitarily on tall palms. South America's tallest flying bird.