African Openbill vs Lesser Adjutant
Anastomus lamelligerus comparé à Leptoptilos javanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | African Openbill | Lesser Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Famille | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 124,9 cm (49.2 in) |
| Poids | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 4615,0 g (162.79 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
African Openbill only
Lesser Adjutant only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
African Openbill
Near Threatened
Lesser 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.
Lesser Adjutant
110–120 cm. Naked red-yellow head with white ruff; large pale bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, mangroves, and agricultural areas. Vulnerable; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish, frogs, and carrion; nests colonially in trees.