Definition

Noun 1. A large Indian stork with a military gait: Leptoptilus dubius is the scientific name for a specific, large species of stork native to parts of India and Southeast Asia, characterized by its tall, upright, and stiff posture reminiscent of a soldier's bearing.

Usage

• The term Leptoptilus dubius is used almost exclusively in formal, scientific, or specialized contexts such as ornithology (the study of birds), wildlife conservation, and academic writing. It is the precise biological name for the species.
• In everyday language, this bird is more commonly referred to by its common name, the greater adjutant.

Examples

• Scientific Context: "The population of Leptoptilus dubius has declined sharply due to habitat loss."
• Descriptive Context: "Among the wading birds, Leptoptilus dubius is notable for its imposing size and distinctive, regimented walk."

Advanced Usage

• The name follows the binomial nomenclature system (Genus , species ). In scientific texts, it is often italicized.
• The specific epithet "" (Latin for "doubtful" or "uncertain") may refer to historical uncertainty about its classification.

Variants and Related Words

• Greater adjutant: The common English name for .
• Adjutant stork: A general term that can refer to this species and its close relative, the lesser adjutant ().
• Leptoptilos: The genus name, which includes other large storks.

Synonyms

• Greater adjutant
• Adjutant bird
• Adjutant stork (though this can be ambiguous)

Notes

• There are no idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
• The "military gait" in the definition poetically describes its stiff, measured, and upright walking style, which observers have likened to a soldier marching.

Noun

1. large Indian stork with a military gait