Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Lesser Adjutant

Leptoptilos javanicus

Habitat

Wetlands and grasslands

Weight

5 kg

Length

110 meters

Lifespan

25 years

Origin

South/Southeast Asia

Status

Vulnerable

Bird
stork

About the Lesser Adjutant

Large stork with bare neck and throat pouch.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Daytime

Feeding Habits

Carnivorous

Fun Facts

One of the rarest stork species in Asia.

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One of the rarest stork species in Asia.

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Stork Conservation Center

Our Conservation Efforts

Wetland conservation in Northeast India

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Lesser Adjutant

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.