Lesser Adjutant
Leptoptilos javanicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptoptilos-javanicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 124.9 cm and a weight of 4.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 124,9 cm | 49.2 in |
| Poids | 4615,0 g | 162.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Famille | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Leptoptilos |
| Espèces | Leptoptilos javanicus |
Distribution
Lesser Adjutant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family