#Openbill Stork

[herpsandbirds]

Asian Openbill Storks (Anastomus oscitans), family Ciconiidae, order Ciconiiformes, Sri Lanka

photograph by Bala Siva

[vulturecamera]

African Openbill

2024

[subbalakshmisastry]

Asian Openbill Stork In Kukkarahalli Lake Mysore (HD)

[todaysbird]

the asian openbill is a large stork found primarily in southeast asia. they are named for the notable gap between mandibles in adults; the mandibles are ridged and assist the birds in opening the shells of snails, their primary food source. juveniles lack this gap. these birds are typically social and often found gathering in noisy flocks. during the off season season, they are gray; in the breeding season, they are while, with shiny iridescent black wing markings & tail feathers.

[inatungulates]

Common waterbuck Kobus ellipsiprymnus

With marabou stork Leptoptilos cruminifer (midground, walking), saddle-billed stork Ephippiorhynchus senegalensis (midground, wings spread), spur-winged goose Plectropterus gambensis (background, between/behind waterbucks and storks), African openbill Anastomus lamelligerus (right background), African spoonbill Platalea alba (far background)

Observed by lemoncul, CC BY-NC

[askdrzinasia]

No chance keeping the beak shut

Ready to land for for the weekend, open for great food and drink.

This openbill stork is a large wading bird that cannot shut up!

That is, the beak for adults has an opening between an arched upper mandible and a curved lower one. It means it is open all the time. The chicken and young birds do not have this opening. This evolution is thought to make it easier to eat their main prey: snails!

Change into something more stylish

The adults dress up for mating season, during which they are mostly white with black wings and tail. With red legs. Outside that season they are mostly grey, with grey/pinkish legs and feet.

These storks normally live in flocks. They are among the smaller types storks, with an height of max 68 cm and 81 cm long.

They are exceptional fliers and young birds have been found to travel up to 1500 km after fledgling.

Not threaten

This stork is common from Southern Viet Nam in a wide geographic belt including Cambodia, Thailand and Burma/Myanmar and the sub-continent up to Pakistan.

During the colonial times, this stork was hunted for meat, called the "beef-steak bird".

More on the Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans)

[cjgladback]

Sometimes I think I'm doing pretty well staying on track, pursuing stated goals.

And sometimes I count up eight tabs on storks native to Sierra Leone, the digital bread crumbs I leave on my jaunt toward making art to celebrate the presence of the unpaid intern for a coffee company.

[cowboysweetnothings]

Did some bird flap it’s wings over in Asia? Did some force take you because I didn’t pray?- Bigger Than The Whole Sky, Taylor Swift

[sweetestofchaos]

Blackthorn Character Index

𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑝𝑙𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑠𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑. 𝐼𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑦 𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑠𝑘.

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- The Past -

The Min Empire

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝑅𝑜𝑦𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑦

Emperor Chungho - Yoongi’s mother | dragon

Empress Eunkyung - Yoongi’s father | dragon

First Prince Yoongi - Only child of the royal family | vessel of Agust’s spirit | dragon

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝐺𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

Daehyun - Commander of the royal guard | human

Hoseok - lieutenant of the royal guard | Yoongi’s childhood friend and personal guard | firebird

Mingi - soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human

Minho - soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human

Chan - soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human

Jooheon - soldier of the royal guard | Wonho’s cousin | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human/mountain dwarf

Wonho - soldier of the royal guard | Jooheon’s cousin | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human/mountain dwarf

San - soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | kitsune

Kai - soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | human/dire wolf

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑑𝑠

Yongsun - head maid of the royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | human

Byulyi - maid of the royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | human

Wheein - maid of the royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | human

Hyejin - maid of the royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | human

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑓𝑓

Seokjin - next royal advisor | Prince Yoongi’s childhood friend | human

Namjoon - next head gardener | Prince Yoongi’s childhood friend | human

Hyungwon - royal physician | human

Feno - head bird handler | Empress Eunkyung’s eyes in the sky | human

Youngjae - royal advisor’s attendant | otter

Duttu - jeweler/craftsmen of the royal family | human

Hyunjin - hidden artist to the royal family | painter of the butterfly house | human

Menzo - dressmaker of the royal family | personal seamstress for the Princess’ engagement/wedding dress | nekojin

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝑇𝑢𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑠

Zarrin Tajik - etiquette tutor | siren

Wen - language arts tutor | oni

Kwangseon - husband of Ellarian | music tutor | human

Ellarian - wife of Kwangseon | dance tutor | elf

Tempus - history tutor | giant tortoise

Saina - civics tutor | unicorn

Keijo Tammi - species studies tutor | naga

Madam Theda Vonner - etiquette tutor | human

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑛 𝑃𝑒𝑡𝑠

Jungkook - painter | "Cookie" | ginkgo tiger

Jimin - a gift to the Princess from the Empress | "Mini" | charoite winged lovebird

Taehyung - a gift to the Princess from the Empress | "Taetae" | charoite winged lovebird

Escistan Nation

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐸𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑅𝑜𝑦𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑦

King Baasi - Keena’s father | grey crowned crane

Queen Tiali - Keena’s mother | Impundulu | hamerkop

Princess Keena - first and only daughter of the royal family | impundulu | hamerkop

Prince Badru - First Prince | grey crowned crane

Prince Fulata - Second Prince | hamerkop

Prince Jata - Third Prince | grey crowned crane

Prince Duka - Fourth Prince | hamerkop

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐸𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝐺𝑢𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠

Aga - husband of Izaso | soldier of the royal guard | Princess Keena’s personal guard | citron crane

Nil - soldier of the royal guard | klei eagle

𝑇𝘩𝑒 𝐸𝑠𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑑𝑠

Izaso - wife of Aga | head maid of royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | openbill stork

Alinafe - maid of royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | openbill stork

Fatsani - maid of royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | openbill stork

Limbani - maid of royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | openbill stork

Chimika - maid of royal family | Princess Keena’s personal maid | openbill stork

- The Present -

...tbd...

[sunderbannationalpark]

About Sunderbans National Park

Information About Sunderbans National Park, India

Covering an expanse of approximately 10,000 square kilometers, the Sundarbans forest spans across both India and Bangladesh. India claims around 4,262 square kilometers of this natural marvel, while the rest falls within Bangladesh's territory. Sundarbans National Park occupies the Indian portion, renowned globally for hosting the largest mangrove forest on the planet. This national park is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife aficionados alike. With its thick mangrove cover, intricate network of river channels, picturesque estuaries, and a thriving population of Royal Bengal Tigers and various other wildlife species, the Sundarbans offers a captivating landscape that beckons visitors from far and wide. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park possesses a unique allure that draws tourists seeking unparalleled natural beauty and biodiversity experiences.

Located at the southeastern edge of the 24 Paraganas district in West Bengal, India, the Sundarbans National Park derives its name from the Sundari mangrove plant (Heritiera Minor). Situated within the world's largest delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers, this national park covers an expansive area of approximately 2585 square kilometers, making it India's largest national park and tiger reserve. The Sundarbans region encompasses around 2125 square kilometers of mangrove forest, while the remaining area, spread across 56 islands, is dominated by water bodies, totaling 4262 square kilometers.

Flora in Sundarbans National Park:

The Sundarbans, renowned as the largest mangrove forest globally, boasts the mangrove tree as its flagship species, thriving uniquely in its waterlogged terrain. With remarkable adaptability, these trees endure prolonged inundation by sending up spikes from their roots, aiding respiration and providing structural support to the mangrove ecosystem. Among its diverse array of flora, the Sundarbans is home to the 'Sundari' mangrove, a distinctive variety that dominates the landscape and lends its name to the forest. Encompassing over 300 plant species, the Sundarbans region harbors a rich botanical tapestry.

Fauna in Sundarbans National Park:

The Sundarbans National Park, dominated by the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers, reigns supreme as the apex predator with a population exceeding 400 individuals. These iconic tigers exhibit remarkable swimming prowess in the park's salty waters and are notorious for their occasional predation on humans. While tourists flock to catch a glimpse of these striped wonders, the park harbors a diverse array of fauna that equally captivates wildlife enthusiasts.

In addition to the Bengal Tigers, Sundarbans teems with captivating wildlife such as Fishing Cats, Leopards, Macaques, Wild Boars, Wild Buffaloes, Rhinoceroses, Indian Mongooses, Jungle Cats, Foxes, Flying Foxes, Pangolins, Barking Deer, Spotted Deer, Hog Deer, and Chitals. The park is also home to saltwater crocodiles and various snake species, adding to its rich biodiversity.

Moreover, Sundarbans boasts a vibrant avian population, featuring a kaleidoscope of exotic birds. Among them are Openbill Storks, Black-capped Kingfishers, Black-headed Ibises, Coots, Water Hens, Pheasant-tailed Jacanas, Brahminy Kites, Pariah Kites, Marsh Harriers, Swamp Partridges, Red Junglefowl, Spotted Doves, Common Mynahs, Jungle Crows, Jungle Babblers, Cotton Teals, Herring Gulls, Caspian Terns, Gray Herons, Common Snipes, Wood Sandpipers, Green Pigeons, Rose-ringed Parakeets, Paradise-flycatchers, Cormorants, Grey-headed Fish Eagles, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Seagulls, Common Kingfishers, Peregrine Falcons, Woodpeckers, Whimbrels, Black-tailed Godwits, Little Stints, Eastern Knots, Curlews, Golden Plovers, Northern Pintails, White-eyed Pochards, and Whistling Teals. These avian residents contribute to the park's enchanting atmosphere, making it a paradise for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.

Climate of Sundarbans National Park:

The climate in the Sunderbans forest is generally temperate and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 48 degrees Celsius. Due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, humidity levels are consistently high, averaging around 80%, and heavy rainfall is common. The summer season, lasting from March to May, is characterized by hot and humid weather. Monsoon conditions prevail from mid-May to mid-September, marked by increased humidity and windy conditions. The region frequently experiences storms, particularly in May and October, which can escalate into cyclones. Winter sets in from October to February, bringing colder temperatures to the area.

[herpsandbirds]

Asian Openbill Stork (Anastomus oscitans), family Ciconiidae, order Ciconiiformes, India

photograph by Murugan

Thai native.

[manicpixiess]

Also worth noting that we saw a beautiful black headed ibis and a whole tree full of openbill storks but I couldn't get good photos of them :/

Ranthambore's safari was amazing tho definitely worth going there at least once (and more times in different seasons if you wanna see other migratory birds :D)

Next on my list are Kaziranga and Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary I hope I get a chance to go there soon 🤞

Ohhh that is so cool! Openbills are so funky-looking I love them!! The frustration of seeing a really cool bird and not being able to get a pic though haha

I’ve been to Ranthambore as a smol kid but that was wayyy before my dad and I were into birding so we didn’t get any pictures or an observation list 😭😭😭 I really hope I get to go again!!

Kaziranga and Bharatpur seem incredible, I’d love to go too someday!! And if you’re ever down south, check out Dandeli in Karnataka! Western Ghats birbs are on a whole other level fr

[subbalakshmisastry]

Asian Openbill Stork In Kukkarahalli Lake Mysore (HD)

[alonglistofbirds]

[402/10,977] Asian Openbill - Anastomus oscitans

Order: Ciconiiformes (storks) Family: Ciconiidae

Photo credit: Raghavendra Pai via Macaulay Library

[justsomehibird]

Name every bird

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Adamawa turtle dove

Adelaide's warbler

Adélie penguin

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Afep pigeon

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Afghan snowfinch

African barred owlet

African black duck

African black swift

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African blue tit

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African citril

African collared dove

African crake

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African cuckoo

African cuckoo-hawk

African darter

African desert warbler

African dusky flycatcher

African dwarf kingfisher

African emerald cuckoo

African finfoot

African firefinch

African fish eagle

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African goshawk

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African green pigeon

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African grey hornbill

African grey woodpecker

African harrier-hawk

African hawk-eagle

African hill babbler

African hobby

African hoopoe

African jacana

African marsh harrier

African olive pigeon

African openbill

African oystercatcher

African palm swift

African paradise flycatcher

African penguin

African piculet

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