Abdim's Stork vs Lesser Adjutant
Ciconia abdimii compared with Leptoptilos javanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Abdim's Stork | Lesser Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ciconia abdimii | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 83.3 cm (32.8 in) | 124.9 cm (49.2 in) |
| Weight | 1365.0 g (48.15 oz) | 4615.0 g (162.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Abdim's Stork
Near Threatened
Lesser Adjutant
About These Birds
Abdim's Stork
73 cm. Small stork; black back and wings; white underparts; blue facial skin with red eye-ring; red and grey bill. Breeds sub-Saharan Africa; migrates north along East Africa to winter in southern Europe and India. Feeds on locusts and insects; welcomed by farmers. Colonial breeder in trees.
Lesser Adjutant
110–120 cm. Naked red-yellow head with white ruff; large pale bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, mangroves, and agricultural areas. Vulnerable; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish, frogs, and carrion; nests colonially in trees.