African Openbill vs Lesser Adjutant
Anastomus lamelligerus в сравнении с Leptoptilos javanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | African Openbill | Lesser Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Anastomus lamelligerus | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Отряд | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Семейство | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 124,9 cm (49.2 in) |
| Масса | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 4615,0 g (162.79 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
African Openbill only
Lesser Adjutant only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
African Openbill
Near Threatened
Lesser 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.
Lesser Adjutant
110–120 cm. Naked red-yellow head with white ruff; large pale bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, mangroves, and agricultural areas. Vulnerable; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish, frogs, and carrion; nests colonially in trees.