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Leptoptilos javanicus
Young ones are duller in colour than the adults. H: 110-120cm, W: 5kg Wingspan: 210cm. Conservation Status: Vulnerable
The Lesser Adjutant breeds in wetlands in tropical lowland.
This particular young bird resides in the protected park but I have seen this species in their habitat a couple of years ago around Jakarta Bay.
Spotted on Dec 10, 2011
Submitted on Dec 19, 2011
3 Comments
Beautiful shot!
Thanks Edward, thanks Karen, I always like this bird since I was little. Don't ask me why :) Reminds me of Penguin played by Danny de Vito :)
what a great Bird, creepy and pretty at the same time.