Scavenger Birds

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noun a large stork-like bird of the family Ciconiidae, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions

  • The adjutant bird is known for its large size and distinctive appearance.
  • Have you ever seen an adjutant bird in person? They're huge!
  • That adjutant bird is one big bird, for sure.
  • Like an adjutant bird, he stood tall and watched over his flock.

noun A military officer who acts as an administrative assistant to a senior officer.

  • The adjutant stork is a large wading bird found in South and Southeast Asia.
  • I saw a huge adjutant stork by the river today!
  • Check out that funky-looking adjutant stork over there!
  • The adjutant stork stood tall and regal, like a sentinel guarding the wetlands.