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Green Ibis
Mesembrinibis cayennensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
59.2 cm
Weight
758.75 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
About
46–56 cm. Entirely dark glossy green with bronze sheen; red bill and legs; bare facial skin. Resident in tropical lowland forests and forest edges of South America from Panama to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Feeds on invertebrates and amphibians along forest streams. Secretive; usually solitary.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 59.2 cm | 23.3 in |
| Weight | 758.75 g | 26.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Fledging: 23-27 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Mesembrinibis |
| Species | Mesembrinibis cayennensis |
Distribution
Green Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Green Ibis endangered?
The Green Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Ibis nest?
Fledging: 23-27 days.
How big is the Green Ibis?
The Green Ibis has a wingspan of 59.2 cm, weight of 758.75 g.
What order and family does the Green Ibis belong to?
The Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) 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