Openbill Stork (Anastomus Oscitans)

This is a bird whose flight catches immediate attention. It is one of the most common storks and is found all over the subcontinent. The bird is white or grayish white in colour and the edges of the wings are black. During flight this black portion of the wing makes it easy to identify the bird.


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It can be seen in twos threes or even in small flocks near water bodies and marshy areas. Both the sexes are alike. The bird is very fond of ampullaria snails found in marshes but also eats frogs, crabs, large insects and other small living things. The female lays 2-4 eggs which are white in colour.