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Greater Adjutant

Leptoptilos dubius

Near Threatened
翼開長
152.3 cm
体重
9050.0 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes

The Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) is a bird species in the family Ciconiidae (storks), within the order Ciconiiformes (storks). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 152.3 cm and a weight of 9.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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について

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 152.3 cm 60.0 in
体重 9050.0 g 319.23 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2-4

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ciconiiformes (Storks)
Ciconiidae (Storks)
Genus Leptoptilos
Leptoptilos dubius

Distribution

Greater Adjutant has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Greater Adjutant endangered?
The Greater Adjutant has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How big is the Greater Adjutant?
The Greater Adjutant has a wingspan of 152.3 cm, weight of 9050.0 g.
What order and family does the Greater Adjutant belong to?
The Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) belongs to the order Ciconiiformes and the family Ciconiidae.

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