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  • Tyrannosaurus rex to Leptoptilus robustus, these long-lost predators seem monstrous.

    Wired Top Stories Brian Switek 2011

  • Several other threatened avifauna species occur, including Dalmatian pelican Pelecanus crispus (V), spot-billed pelican P. philippensis (I), greater adjutant Leptoptilus dubius (E), lesser adjutant L. javanicus (V), marbled teal Marmaronetta angustirostris (V), Baikal teal Anas formosa (V), Baer's pochard Aythya baeri (V), red kite Milvus milvus (K), cinereous vulture Aegypius monochus (V) and sociable lapwing Vanellus gregarius (R).

    Keoladeo (Bharatpur) National Park, India 2009

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