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Lesser Adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

Near Threatened
翼開長
124.9 cm
体重
4615.0 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes

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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について

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
翼開長 124.9 cm 49.2 in
体重 4615.0 g 162.79 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

2-4

分類学

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

Distribution

Lesser 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 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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