Dwarf Ibis
Bostrychia bocagei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bostrychia-bocagei"></birdfyi-bird>The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.4 cm and a weight of 866 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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45–50 cm. Small ibis; dark brown with olive gloss; bare facial skin. Critically Endangered; endemic to São Tomé Island (Gulf of Guinea). Fewer than 250 birds; threatened by forest clearance and hunting. The world's smallest ibis; feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in moist forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 47.4 cm | 18.7 in |
| Weight | 866.0 g | 30.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Species | Bostrychia bocagei |
Distribution
Dwarf Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family