"upper mandible"

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21 February 2024

The Asian openbill or Asian openbill stork (Anastomus oscitans) is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. This distinctive stork is found mainly in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is greyish or white with glossy black wings and tail, and the adults have a gap between the arched upper mandible and recurved lower mandible. Young birds are born without this gap, which is thought to be an adaptation that aids in the handling of snails, their main prey. Although they are resident within their range, they make long-distance movements in response to weather and food availability. This photo was taken at a wetland in Kaliganj, West Bengal, India, on 17/02/2024.

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#5253846

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea (R) feeds at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253848

20 December 2019

A visitor looks at Kati the Kea as it feeds at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253852

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea feeds at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253854

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea stands on a caretaker's shoulder as she feeds at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253860

20 December 2019

A caretaker feeds Kati the Kea at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253870

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea stands on 'no feeding' sign at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253872

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea is seen at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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#5253874

20 December 2019

Kati the Kea stands on 'no feeding' sign at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand on December 20, 2019. Kati the Kea's upper mandible was completely missing. Because of he had no upper beak it was difficult to tell what sex he was, so he was named Kati. The Kea is a native New Zealand bird and it is endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand's South Island. The world’s only mountain parrot Kea is currently an endangered species.

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