African Openbill vs Abdim's Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus в сравнении с Ciconia abdimii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Openbill | Abdim's Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ciconia abdimii |
| Отряд | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Семейство | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 83,3 cm (32.8 in) |
| Масса | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 1365,0 g (48.15 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
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.
Abdim's Stork
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.