The lesser adjutant (Leptoptilos javanicus) belongs to the stork family Ciconiidae. The lesser adjutant is distributed in Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Indonesia.
| Biological classification of Leptoptilos javanicus | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Ciconiiformes |
| Family: | Ciconiidae |
| Subfamily: | - |
| Genus: | Leptoptilos |
| Species: | L. javanicus |
| Binomial name: | Leptoptilos javanicus |
| Distribution: | Indian Subcontinent, Europe and Asia |
| Feeding habits: | fish, frogs, reptiles, large invertebrates, reptiles and small mammals |
| IUCN status listing: |  Vulnerable |
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| Indian birds - Lesser adjutant - Leptoptilos javanicus |
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