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Lesser Adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

Near Threatened
翼展
124.9 cm
体重
4615.0 g
Ciconiidae
Ciconiiformes

关于

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
翼展 124.9 cm 49.2 in
体重 4615.0 g 162.79 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

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

Distribution

Lesser Adjutant has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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