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Lesser Adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
124,9 cm
Gewicht
4615,0 g
Familie
Ciconiidae
Ordnung
Ciconiiformes
Über uns
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 124,9 cm | 49.2 in |
| Gewicht | 4615,0 g | 162.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Ciconiiformes (Störche) |
| Familie | Ciconiidae (Störche) |
| Genus | Leptoptilos |
| Arten | Leptoptilos javanicus |
Distribution
Lesser Adjutant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Lesser Adjutant endangered?
The Lesser Adjutant has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Lesser Adjutant nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Lesser Adjutant?
The Lesser Adjutant has a wingspan of 124.9 cm, weight of 4615.0 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Adjutant belong to?
The Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.
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