The lesser adjutant stork slowly walks along in shallow water or on the ground, looking for prey. Reaching out with its long neck, the stork grabs prey with the tip of its huge, powerful bill.
Lesser Adjutant Stork
Leptoptilos javanicus
Fact File
Where to see them: Jungle Trails
Height: Up to 4 ft
Lifespan: Up to 30 yrs
Wingspan: Up to 8 ft
Habitat: Forest and wetland
Diet: Small animals, some carrion
Keeping Clean Bald patches on the stork’s head and neck allow it to eat carrion without dirtying any feathers.
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