#greateradjutant

One animal’s trash is another animal’s treasure—just ask the Greater Adjutant (Leptoptilos dubius).

This South Asian resident, which is known for eating large carrion, is often seen hanging out around landfills, scavenging whatever treats it can find. When it’s not rummaging through garbage, it might be spotted in wetland habitats, going after tasty fish and crustaceans. This large bird has a wingspan that can reach more than 8 feet (2.5 meters), and it can grow to nearly 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall.

Photo: Francesco Veronesi, CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr

#AnimalFacts #birds #GreaterAdjutant #trash #ornithology
https://www.instagram.com/p/CbgdMeCrEkK/?utm_medium=tumblr