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Greater Adjutant
Greater Adjutant (ត្រដក់ធំ) occurs mainly in lower freshwater wetlands including Tonle Sap swamp forest and grasslands. Scattered to the countryside in the wet season, Greater Adjutant has been known to scavenge at the Vulture Restaurants. Post-harvest hunting and incidental poisoning remains a threat for Greater Adjutant.
Scientific Name: Leptoptilos dubius
IUCN Red List Classification: Endangered
Estimated number: 800-1200 (Number of Mature Individuals - Global)
January to March is the recommended time of the year to see this bird
It is recommended that you will need to allow 1 day to see this bird
Where to find: Prek Toal, Ang Trapaeng Thmor (ATT), Boeng Toal Vulture Restaurant,
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