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Wattled Ibis

Bostrychia carunculata

Least Concern
طول الجناح
72,8 cm
الوزن
1500,0 g
الفصيلة
Threskiornithidae
الرتبة
Pelecaniformes

The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

75 cm. Dark brown with metallic sheen; distinctive fleshy red wattle on throat; bare red facial skin. Endemic to Ethiopian highlands above 2,000 m. Feeds on invertebrates and plant matter in highland marshes and grassy hillsides. Near Threatened; restricted range on montane wetlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 72,8 cm 28.7 in
الوزن 1500,0 g 52.91 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: PL.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
الفصيلة Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Bostrychia
الأنواع Bostrychia carunculata

Distribution

Wattled Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Wattled Ibis endangered?
The Wattled Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wattled Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Wattled Ibis?
The Wattled Ibis has a wingspan of 72.8 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Wattled Ibis belong to?
The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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