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Asian Openbill Stork

Anastomus oscitans

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Description:

Asian Openbill Stork is a broad-winged soaring bird, which relies on moving between thermals of hot air for sustained flight. Like all storks, it flies with its neck outstretched.

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Birds of the World
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Birds of Western Ghats
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Tamil Nadu Biodiversity
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Birds of South India
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2012

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