African Openbill

African Openbill

Anastomus lamelligerus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
78,8 cm
Масса
1014,0 g
Семейство
Ciconiidae
Отряд
Ciconiiformes
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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
Размах крыльев 78,8 cm 31.0 in
Масса 1014,0 g 35.77 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.

Размер кладки

3-5

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Семейство Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Anastomus
Виды Anastomus lamelligerus

Distribution

African Openbill has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the African Openbill endangered?
The African Openbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Openbill nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
How big is the African Openbill?
The African Openbill has a wingspan of 78.8 cm, weight of 1014.0 g.
What order and family does the African Openbill belong to?
The African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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