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Sharp-tailed Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca
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Least Concern
Wingspan
80.0 cm
Weight
1819.0 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
About
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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sharp-tailed Ibis endangered?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sharp-tailed Ibis?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a wingspan of 80.0 cm, weight of 1819.0 g.
What order and family does the Sharp-tailed Ibis belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family
African Sacred Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
Least Concern
African Spoonbill
Platalea alba
Least Concern
American White Ibis
Eudocimus albus
Least Concern
Andean Ibis
Theristicus branickii
Near Threatened
Asian Crested Ibis
Nipponia nippon
Endangered
Australian Ibis
Threskiornis moluccus
Least Concern
Bare-faced Ibis
Phimosus infuscatus
Least Concern
Black-faced Ibis
Theristicus melanopis
Least Concern