Olive Ibis
Bostrychia olivacea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bostrychia-olivacea"></birdfyi-bird>The Olive Ibis (Bostrychia olivacea) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 69.4 cm and a weight of 866 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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65 cm. Olive-brown with glossy sheen; bare red facial skin; long decurved bill. Resident in dense forest of equatorial Africa from Sierra Leone to DR Congo. Feeds on invertebrates on forest floor; solitary and secretive. Near Threatened due to forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 69.4 cm | 27.3 in |
| Weight | 866.0 g | 30.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Species | Bostrychia olivacea |
Distribution
Olive Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family