Asian openbill facts for kids
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The Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans) is a big bird. It belongs to the stork family. You can find this stork living in places like the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
What Does It Look Like?
The Asian openbill stork changes its colors. When it is not breeding, it is mostly grey. During the breeding season, it turns white. Its wings and tail are shiny black. They can even look a bit green or purple in the light!
Images for kids
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1781 illustration by Sheikh Zainuddin
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Nest colony in India
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A young bird is on the right. The gap in its beak grows as it gets older.
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Feeding on a snail in Mangaon, Raigad, Maharashtra
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Flying over a marshy area
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The white patch on its wing is visible from above and below. Sukhothai, Thailand
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See also
In Spanish: Picotenaza asiático para niños
