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Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Ciconiiformes ›Family: Ciconiidae ›Genus: Anastomus

About

The Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. This distinctive stork is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is greyish or white with glossy black wings and tail and the adults have a gap between the arched upper mandible and recurved lower mandible. Young birds are born without this gap which is thought to be an adaptation that aids in the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian Openbill?
The scientific name of Asian Openbill is Anastomus oscitans.
What is the conservation status of Asian Openbill?
The Asian Openbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the order Ciconiiformes.
What family does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the family Ciconiidae.
What genus does Asian Openbill belong to?
Asian Openbill belongs to the genus Anastomus.