Jabiru vs Greater Adjutant
Jabiru mycteria compared with Leptoptilos dubius
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jabiru | Greater Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jabiru mycteria | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) | 152.3 cm (60.0 in) |
| Weight | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) | 9050.0 g (319.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Jabiru
Near Threatened
Greater Adjutant
About These Birds
Jabiru
130–140 cm, wingspan 230–280 cm. Massive white stork; naked black head with vivid red collar at base of neck; huge black upturned bill. Ranges from Mexico to Argentina; commonest in Pantanal and llanos. Feeds on fish, frogs, and snakes. Nests solitarily on tall palms. South America's tallest flying bird.
Greater Adjutant
145–150 cm, wingspan 210–250 cm. Enormous; naked red head; huge ivory bill; large pendant neck pouch. Endangered; fewer than 1,000 birds remain in South and Southeast Asia. Breeds in Assam (India) and Cambodia. Feeds on fish, carrion, and small animals in wetlands and rubbish dumps.