African Openbill vs Greater Adjutant
Anastomus lamelligerus comparé à Leptoptilos dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Openbill | Greater Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Famille | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 152,3 cm (60.0 in) |
| Poids | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 9050,0 g (319.23 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
African Openbill only
Aucun(e)
Greater Adjutant only
Aucun(e)
Statut de conservation
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.