Greater Adjutant
Leptoptilos dubius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="leptoptilos-dubius"></birdfyi-bird>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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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 152,3 cm | 60.0 in |
| Peso | 9050,0 g | 319.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Ciconiiformes (Storks) |
| Família | Ciconiidae (Storks) |
| Genus | Leptoptilos |
| Espécies | Leptoptilos dubius |
Distribution
Greater Adjutant has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Ciconiidae family