African Openbill
Anastomus lamelligerus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anastomus-lamelligerus"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 78,8 cm | 31.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1014,0 g | 35.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
Số Trứng
3-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Họ | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Anastomus |
| Loài | Anastomus lamelligerus |
Distribution
African Openbill has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Ciconiidae family