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African Openbill Stork

African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus), a species of stork found in Sub-Saharan Africa. The gap in the bill of the bill, for which it is named, seems to facilitate grasping the shells of the aquatic snails -its primary diet.

Okavanga Delta, Botswana.

Conservation Status: Least Concern

 

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Uploaded on August 24, 2025
Taken on July 16, 2025