Jabiru vs Lesser Adjutant
Jabiru mycteria compared with Leptoptilos javanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Jabiru | Lesser Adjutant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Jabiru mycteria | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 128.2 cm (50.5 in) | 124.9 cm (49.2 in) |
| Weight | 6164.5 g (217.45 oz) | 4615.0 g (162.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Jabiru
Near Threatened
Lesser 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.
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.