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White-shouldered Ibis

Pseudibis davisoni

Critically Endangered
Wingspan
81.4 cm
Weight
1588.0 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes

About

75–80 cm. Large; dark brown with white shoulder patch; bare red facial skin. Critically Endangered; fewer than 250 birds known. Restricted to lowland Mekong forests of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Myanmar. Threatened by forest clearance and hunting; one of Asia's rarest birds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 81.4 cm 32.0 in
Weight 1588.0 g 56.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 26-40 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

White-shouldered Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the White-shouldered Ibis endangered?
The White-shouldered Ibis has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the White-shouldered Ibis nest?
Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 26-40 days.
How big is the White-shouldered Ibis?
The White-shouldered Ibis has a wingspan of 81.4 cm, weight of 1588.0 g.
What order and family does the White-shouldered Ibis belong to?
The White-shouldered Ibis (Pseudibis davisoni) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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