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Bare-faced Ibis

Phimosus infuscatus

Least Concern
Wingspan
53.1 cm
Weight
546.5 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
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About

The Bare-faced Ibis is a wading bird of the family Threskiornithidae found in open wetlands, flooded grasslands, and agricultural areas across South America. Weighing about 546.5g with a wingspan of 53.1cm, it has a distinctive bare reddish face and a long curved bill. It probes mud and shallow water for invertebrates, fish, and amphibians.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 53.1 cm 20.9 in
Weight 546.5 g 19.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-24 days.

Clutch Size

1-8

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Family Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Phimosus
Species Phimosus infuscatus

Distribution

Bare-faced Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bare-faced Ibis endangered?
The Bare-faced Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-faced Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 21-24 days.
How big is the Bare-faced Ibis?
The Bare-faced Ibis has a wingspan of 53.1 cm, weight of 546.5 g.
What order and family does the Bare-faced Ibis belong to?
The Bare-faced Ibis (Phimosus infuscatus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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