Lesser Adjutant vs Milky Stork
Leptoptilos javanicus compared with Mycteria cinerea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Adjutant | Milky Stork |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptoptilos javanicus | Mycteria cinerea |
| Order | Ciconiiformes | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ciconiidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 124.9 cm (49.2 in) | 95.3 cm (37.5 in) |
| Weight | 4615.0 g (162.79 oz) | 2393.0 g (84.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Lesser Adjutant
Endangered
Milky Stork
About These Birds
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.
Milky Stork
92 cm. White plumage with black flight feathers; bare pink facial skin; yellow bill. Restricted to coastal lowlands and mangroves of Southeast Asia (Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Malaysia). Endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds on fish in mangrove creeks and coastal wetlands.