Sharp-tailed Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cercibis-oxycerca"></birdfyi-bird>The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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71–76 cm. Dark chestnut-brown with glossy purple-green wings; long pointed tail; bare red facial skin; red legs. Resident in llanos and gallery forests of Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad, and Guyana. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in wetlands and grasslands. Often gregarious; local nomadic movements.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 80.0 cm | 31.5 in |
| Weight | 1819.0 g | 64.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Cercibis |
| Species | Cercibis oxycerca |
Distribution
Sharp-tailed Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family