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Spot-breasted Ibis
Bostrychia rara
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Least Concern
Wingspan
52.2 cm
Weight
866.0 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
About
47–53 cm. Brown with white-spotted breast; bare red-orange facial skin. Resident in lowland rainforest of West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to Uganda. Secretive forest ibis; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates on forest floor. Near Threatened; threatened by deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 52.2 cm | 20.6 in |
| Weight | 866.0 g | 30.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Species | Bostrychia rara |
Distribution
Spot-breasted Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spot-breasted Ibis endangered?
The Spot-breasted Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spot-breasted Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20 days.
How big is the Spot-breasted Ibis?
The Spot-breasted Ibis has a wingspan of 52.2 cm, weight of 866.0 g.
What order and family does the Spot-breasted Ibis belong to?
The Spot-breasted Ibis (Bostrychia rara) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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