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Asian Openbill Stork
Anastomus oscitans
22.6387, 72.2016
Field Notes
Description:
Asian Openbill Stork is a broad-winged bird.Breeding adults are all white except for the black wing flight feathers, red legs and dull yellow-grey bill. The mandibles do not meet except at the tip, and this gives rise to the species' name. Non-breeding adults have the white of the plumage replaced by off-white. Young birds have brown tinge to the plumage.
The Asian Openbill Stork, like most of its relatives, walks slowly and steadily on the ground, feeding on molluscs, frogs and large insects. Wikipedia.
Habitat:
Wetlands, saw many water birds near all water filled areas on the way. Did not have the time to stop at every place. Will be visiting Nalsarovar tomorrow morning. Hope to find something good. Last Nalsarovar collection was great.
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