Asian Openbill

Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Least Concern
Envergadura
79,4 cm
Peso
1590,0 g
Família
Ciconiidae
Ordem
Ciconiiformes

The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 79.4 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

68–81 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; same gaping bill as African Openbill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, paddy fields, and river floodplains. Feeds primarily on apple snails; colonial nester in trees. Often seen in large flocks near agricultural land.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 79,4 cm 31.3 in
Peso 1590,0 g 56.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 35-36 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-5

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Família Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Anastomus
Espécies Anastomus oscitans

Distribution

Asian Openbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Asian Openbill endangered?
The Asian Openbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Openbill nest?
Incubation: 27-30 days. Fledging: 35-36 days.
How big is the Asian Openbill?
The Asian Openbill has a wingspan of 79.4 cm, weight of 1590.0 g.
What order and family does the Asian Openbill belong to?
The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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