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Asian Openbill Stork

Anastomus oscitans

Photo by athenabkk
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Field Notes

Description:

Asian openbills feed on aquatic insects, and the unusual shape of the bill is specially adapted to feeding on large snails.

Notes:

One of many Storks that visit the Banana Plantation behind my house and feed in the water channels. The sad thing is the plantation is slowly becoming a housing complex.

Reference Links:

Asian Openbill, Mystery bird: Asian openbill, Anastomus oscitans | Science | guardian.co.uk

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PublishedJuly 20, 2013

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