The African openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) is a species of stork from the family Ciconiidae.[2] It is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa and western regions of Madagascar.[3] This species is considered common to locally abundant across its range, although it has a patchy distribution.[4] Some experts consider there to be two sub-species, A. l. lamelligerus distributed on the continent and A. l. madagascariensis living on the island of Madagascar.[5] Scientists distinguish between the two sub-species due to the more pronounced longitudinal ridges on the bills of adult A. l. madagascariensis.[5] The Asian openbill (Anastomus oscitans) found in Asia is the African openbill’s closest relative.[2] The two species share the same notably large bill of a peculiar shape that gives them their name.
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The Africanopenbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) is a species of stork from the family Ciconiidae. It is widely distributed in Sub-Saharan Africa and western...
with plate-like structures ("lamellae") in the Africanopenbill, but these are absent in the Asian openbill. The genus Anastomus was erected by the French...
unknown. Openbills are specialists in freshwater molluscs, particularly apple snails. They feed in small groups, and sometimes Africanopenbills ride on...
different common names: two species in the genus Anastomus are known as openbills, two from the genus Leptoptilos are called adjutants, and three species...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
stork, ranging from the smallest known species, the 1.08 kg (2.4 lb) Africanopenbill (Anastomus lamelligerus), to the tallest species in the world, the...
are a haven for migratory waterbirds, including pintails, garganey, Africanopenbill (Anastomus lamelligerus), saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis)...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra (B) Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
about 8.7%, the Africanopenbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) at 7.9% with the top mammals in the diet being scrub hares, at 5.5%, and African marsh rats (Dasymys...
large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus (A) Black stork, Ciconia nigra White stork...
crocodile in Africa and is an important breeding ground for bird species such as the Africanopenbill, white-headed lapwing, and the African skimmer. The...
pelicans, many species of egrets and large gatherings of Africanopenbill storks. Colonies of African skimmers are found on sandbars in the main rivers. The...
large populations of resident and migratory water birds, including Africanopenbill stork (Anastomus lamelligerus), saddle-billed stork (Ephippiorhynchus...
with the tropical north. Some representatives of this group are the Africanopenbill, hooded vulture, Dickinson's kestrel, white-crowned lapwing, brown-necked...
African Parks began managing Bangweulu with the establishment of the Bangweulu Wetland Management Board, which includes representation by African Parks...
Europe to have successfully bred wolverines. List of animals Birds AfricanopenbillAfrican sacred ibis Bali starling Black stork Black-cheeked lovebird Blue-throated...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus (A) Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork...
hooked bills. They are endemic to sub-Saharan Africa. Order: Passeriformes Family: Macrosphenidae African warblers are small to medium-sized insectivores...
large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus (A) Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Black stork, Ciconia nigra Abdim's stork, Ciconia abdimii African woolly-necked stork, Ciconia...
large and may be reused for many years. Many species are migratory. Africanopenbill, Anastomus lamelligerus Temminck, 1823 (A) Black stork, Ciconia nigra...
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