The greater adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius) belongs to the stork family, Ciconiidae. The greater adjutant is distributed in Africa, Southern Asia, Indian Subcontinent and Indonesia.
| Biological classification of Leptoptilos dubius | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Ciconiiformes |
| Family: | Ciconiidae |
| Subfamily: | - |
| Genus: | Leptoptilos |
| Species: | L. dubius |
| Binomial name: | Leptoptilos dubius |
| Distribution: | Africa, southern Asia, Indonesia |
| Feeding habits: | carrion,offal, small vertebrates |
| IUCN status listing: |  Endangered |
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| Indian birds - Greater adjutant - Leptoptilos dubius |
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