African Openbill vs Saddle-billed Stork

Anastomus lamelligerus в сравнении с Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Openbill Saddle-billed Stork
Научное название Anastomus lamelligerus Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis
Отряд Ciconiiformes Ciconiiformes
Семейство Ciconiidae Ciconiidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 78,8 cm (31.0 in) 123,4 cm (48.6 in)
Масса 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) 6089,8 g (214.81 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-5 1-5
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Openbill only

Saddle-billed Stork only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

African Openbill

Least Concern

Saddle-billed 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.

Saddle-billed Stork

145–150 cm. Very tall; black and white plumage; large brightly coloured bill with yellow saddle, red base, and black tip. Eyes yellow (female) or brown (male). Widespread in sub-Saharan Africa beside rivers and lakes. Feeds on fish and frogs; solitary nester; one of Africa's most spectacular birds.

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