Sunday, November 9, 2014

ASIAN OPENBILL

Photographed in Chitwan, Nepal
318         ASIAN OPENBILL          Anastomus oscitans

Nepal              (2)

Also known as Asian Openbill Stork. Found mainly on the Indian sub-continent and South-East Asia.   68 cm in height. Found in inland wetlands, rarely seen along river banks or tidal flats. Feed on larger mollusc. During hot part of the day soar on thermals high above feeding areas.




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