African Openbill vs Marabou Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus в сравнении с Leptoptilos crumenifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Openbill | Marabou Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos crumenifer |
| Отряд | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Семейство | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 141,7 cm (55.8 in) |
| Масса | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 6366,666666666667 g (224.58 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Marabou 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.
Marabou Stork
115–150 cm, wingspan up to 287 cm. One of the world's largest flying birds. Naked pink-red head; massive pale bill; pendulous neck sac. Common in sub-Saharan Africa, often around human settlements and garbage dumps. Scavenges carrion alongside vultures; also takes fish and small vertebrates. Breeds colonially in trees.