African Openbill vs Greater Adjutant

Anastomus lamelligerus в сравнении с Leptoptilos dubius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African Openbill Greater Adjutant
Научное название Anastomus lamelligerus Leptoptilos dubius
Отряд Ciconiiformes Ciconiiformes
Семейство Ciconiidae Ciconiidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Near Threatened
Длина
Размах крыльев 78,8 cm (31.0 in) 152,3 cm (60.0 in)
Масса 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) 9050,0 g (319.23 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3-5 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African Openbill only

Нет

Greater Adjutant only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

African Openbill

Near Threatened

Greater Adjutant

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.

Greater Adjutant

145–150 cm, wingspan 210–250 cm. Enormous; naked red head; huge ivory bill; large pendant neck pouch. Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds remain in South and Southeast Asia. Breeds in Assam (India) and Cambodia. Feeds on fish, carrion, and small animals in wetlands and rubbish dumps.

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