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Lesser & Greater Adjutant Storks

Leptoptilos dubius & Leptoptilos javanicus

Description:

The Lesser Adjutant is a large wading bird in the stork family Ciconiidae. Like other members of its genus, it has a bare neck and head. It is however more closely associated with wetland habitats where it is solitary and is less likely to scavenge than the related Greater Adjutant. It is a widespread species found from India through Southeast Asia to Java.

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shrikalk
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shrikalk

Murwara, India

Spotted on May 31, 2012
Submitted on May 31, 2012

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