African Openbill
Anastomus lamelligerus
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 78,8 cm | 31.0 in |
| Berat | 1014,0 g | 35.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-5
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famili | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Anastomus |
| Spesies | Anastomus lamelligerus |
Distribution
African Openbill has been recorded in 3 countries.
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