Openbill Collection

Yellow Pond
Marco Pozzi

Anastomus lamelligerus, African open-bill
Watercolour and pencil by Claude Gibney Finch-Davies (1918). This species is a member of the stork family and mainly hunts in marshes and wetlands

Hamerkop or hammerhead stork, Scopus umbretta, and Asian openbill stork, Anastomus oscitans.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science

Picture No. 11071430
Asian Openbill Stork in flight - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Picture No. 11071429
Asian Openbill Stork in flight - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Picture No. 11071428
Asian Openbill Stork with Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) - Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, India. Date:

Picture No. 10879769
Openbill Stork - young (Anastomus oscitans) Date:

Picture No. 10761071
African Openbill / Openbilled Stork - Immature, lacks the bill gap. Perches high above the Lufupa River. (Anastomus lamelligerus) Date:

Picture No. 10761067
African Openbill or Openbilled Stork - Has caught a snail in the wetlands that adjoin the Chobe River. (Anastomus lamelligerus) Date:

Picture No. 10883820
Asian Openbill Stork - flapping wings (Anastomus oscitans) Date:

Picture No. 10883819
Asian Openbill Stork - preening (Anastomus oscitans) Date:

Picture No. 10893409
Asian Openbill - standing by water (Anastomus oscitans) Date:

African Open-billed Stork (Anastomus lamelligerus) two adults, perched on branches at roost, silhouetted at sunset, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Asian Openbills on nest and bringing nesting material. Keoladeo Ghana N. P. Rajasthan India
JVG-3506 Asian Openbills on nest and bringing nesting material. Keoladeo Ghana N.P. Rajasthan India Anastomus oscitans Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Asian Openbills - mating - Keoladeo Ghana National Park Rajasthan
JVG-3505 Asian Openbills - mating Keoladeo Ghana National Park Rajasthan Anastomus oscitans Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Asian Openbills. Keoladeo Ghana N. P. Bharatpur, Rajasthan India
JVG-3507 Asian Openbills Keoladeo Ghana N.P. Bharatpur, Rajasthan India Anastomus oscitans Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Keoladeo Ghana N. P. Nesting Asian openbill and cormorants. Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
JVG-3504 Nesting Asian openbill and cormorants (phalacrocorax sp) Keoladeo Ghana N.P. Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India Anastomus oscitans Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal

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The openbill, also known as the hammerkop or hammerhead stork (Scopus umbretta), is a fascinating bird species found in various parts of the world. One particular type of the African open-bill (Anastomus lamelligerus), which showcases its unique bill structure that appears to be "open" at all times. In Picture No. 11071430, we see an incredible shot of an Asian Open-billed Stork foraging on mud in a serene Yellow Pond. The bird's slender body and long legs allow it to gracefully navigate through the water while searching for food. Picture No. 11071429 captures the majestic sight of an Asian Open-billed Stork soaring through the sky above a picturesque lake in Sri Lanka during February. Its wingspan spreads wide, showcasing its impressive aerial abilities. Contrasting with its airborne elegance, Picture No. 11071428 portrays an adult Asian Open-billed Stork preening itself while perched on branches in a tree. This moment highlights their meticulous grooming habits and attention to detail when it comes to maintaining their plumage. Another captivating image shows an adult Asian Open-billed Stork foraging at the edge of a pond in Sri Lanka (Picture No. 10879769). With its bill partially submerged in water, this skilled hunter patiently waits for prey to come within reach before swiftly snatching it up with precision. Lastly, Picture No. 10761071 presents us with yet another stunning view of these magnificent birds as they gather together near bodies of water, displaying their collective beauty and grace. Whether wading through muddy waters or soaring high above lakeshores, openbills captivate us with their distinct appearance and remarkable behaviors. These images offer glimpses into their lives and remind us why they are truly nature's wonders worth admiring from afar.