African Openbill vs Wood Stork
Anastomus lamelligerus so với Mycteria americana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | African Openbill | Wood Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Anastomus lamelligerus | Mycteria americana |
| Bộ | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Họ | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | — | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 78,8 cm (31.0 in) | 91,2 cm (35.9 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 1014,0 g (35.77 oz) | 2655,0 g (93.65 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | -- | -- |
| Số Trứng | 3-5 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Môi Trường Sống Chung
African Openbill only
Không
Wood Stork only
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
African Openbill
Least Concern
Wood 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.
Wood Stork
83–115 cm, wingspan 140–180 cm. White body; naked dark grey head; heavy yellowish decurved bill. Only stork breeding in North America; resident from southeastern USA to Argentina. Feeds on fish using tactile bill-snapping in shallow water. Threatens by wetland drainage; nests colonially.