About the Lesser Adjutant
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Ciconiiformes |
| Family | Storks (Ciconiidae) |
| Species | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Species Codes | lesadj1, LEAD |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Adjutant belong to?
The Lesser Adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) belongs to the Storks family (Ciconiidae), in the order Ciconiiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Adjutant?
The Lesser Adjutant is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Adjutant?
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 widespre...
Where can I report a Lesser Adjutant sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Adjutant on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesadj1, or on iNaturalist.
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