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 |
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.
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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