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Lesser Adjutant
Lesser Adjutant (ត្រដក់តូច) is the most wide-ranging and versatile stork in Cambodia. Primarily resides in Tonle Sap Great Lake, wetland areas of Ang Trapaeng Thmor and Northern Plains areas; and also in the coastal region.
In the wet season, the Tonle Sap population of Lesser Adjutant disperses throughout the country.
Scientific Name: Leptoptilos javanicus
IUCN Red List Classification: Vulnerable
Estimated number: 5500-10000 (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 1-4 to see this bird
Where to find: Prek Toal, Angkor Wat, Ang Trapaeng Thmor (ATT), Okoki, Prey Veng Village, Tmat Boey,
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