adjutant stork

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adjutant stork

The adjutant stork stands tall in the shallow water.

Definition

Noun 1. A large stork of India and Southeast Asia: A very large species of stork (Leptoptilos dubius) native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, characterized by its tall stature, bare head and neck, and a distinctive, upright, marching posture reminiscent of a military adjutant. 2. A bird with a distinctive posture: It is named for its stiff, soldier-like bearing when standing or walking.

Usage
  • The term "adjutant stork" is a compound noun used specifically as the common name for this bird species. It is always used as a singular, countable noun.
  • It is often found in ornithological texts, wildlife documentaries, and travel writing about South and Southeast Asia.
Examples
  • "We were fortunate to spot an adjutant stork wading in the wetlands."
  • "The adjutant stork is one of the largest storks in the world."
  • "Due to habitat loss, the population of the adjutant stork is declining."
Advanced Usage
  • The name is derived from the bird's perceived resemblance to a military adjutant (an officer's assistant), standing tall and observing its surroundings.
  • It is sometimes simply called the "greater adjutant" to distinguish it from the related "lesser adjutant" stork.
Variants and Related Words
  • Greater adjutant: A more precise common name for the same species ().
  • Leptoptilos dubius: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
  • Stork: The general family of birds (Ciconiidae) to which it belongs.
  • Marabou stork: A closely related African species () with a similar appearance.
Synonyms
  • Greater adjutant
  • (scientific name)
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using "adjutant stork." The term is used literally to refer to the bird.
adjutant stork

The adjutant stork stands tall in the shallow water.

Noun
  1. large Indian stork with a military gait

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