Asian Openbill

Overview

Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a species of Storks (Ciconiidae) in the order Storks. A gray stork with a distinctive gap between its mandibles, adapted for holding and crushing freshwater snails; breeds in colonies in wetlands; abundant in South and Southeast Asia.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anastomus; binomial: Anastomus oscitans; authority: (Boddaert, 1783). Typical size: 80-90cm. Average lifespan: 15-25 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.