leptoptilus

• Género de grandes aves zancudas de la familia de las cigüeñas, conocidas comúnmente como aves adjutantes y marabúes, que habitan en regiones tropicales de África y Asia.

A genus of large wading birds in the stork family, commonly known as adjutant birds and marabous, found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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1. Adjutant birds and marabousC2formal

   A genus of large wading birds in the stork family, known for their large size, long legs, and often bare heads and necks.

   Leptoptilos

   • The Leptoptilus genus includes the marabou stork, found in Africa.
   • Adjutant birds, belonging to Leptoptilus, are often seen near wetlands.
   • The large beak of a Leptoptilus is a distinctive feature.