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Asian Openbill

Anastomus oscitans

Description:

Looks very similar to a Stork in flight but the large, pale bill is a giveaway. The upper and lower mandibles are both curved inwards so only meet at the base and tip, hence the name.

Habitat:

Soaring high over the lake

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Goa, India

Spotted on Feb 24, 2002
Submitted on Feb 16, 2014

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