Greater Adjudant
For readers who are well acquainted with Indian mythology, it is obvious that you have heard of the mythical bird, Garuda, the vahana and servant of Lord Vishnu. Have you ever wondered what species he belongs to ? In this post, I will be providing you with the answer to this question and also give you some information regarding these endangered birds. The Greater Adjudant, known locally as Hargila , is considered by many to be an ugly bird, which causes the decrease in its population. This hatred, (previously it used to occur more frequently than now) caused many farmers and landowners to allegedly chop down the storks' nesting trees. It was previously considered a pest, even though its diet consists mostly of actual pests like rats, bugs and of course, fish. This bird, characterized by its bare red head, long yellow legs, white-black wings, long beak and astonishing hight of more than 4 feet and wingspan of approximately 8 feet, is often confused with its cousin, the Marabou Sto...