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Openbill Stork

Anastomus oscitans

Description:

Large wading bird. Distinctive gap between the mandibles gives it the name. It is an adaptation to crush snails.

Habitat:

Foraging in a lake adjoining the resort we stayed in; about half an hours drive from Yala National Park.

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SukanyaDatta
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SukanyaDatta

Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Jan 14, 2017
Submitted on Feb 15, 2017

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