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Red-naped Ibis

Pseudibis papillosa

Least Concern
Wingspan
76.1 cm
Weight
823.0 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes

About

68 cm. Dark iridescent brown-black; bare red crown patch; white shoulder patch. Resident across South Asia from Pakistan to Myanmar in dry open woodland and cultivation near rivers. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss. Feeds on insects, frogs, and crabs in shallow water.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 76.1 cm 30.0 in
Weight 823.0 g 29.03 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Red-naped Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-naped Ibis endangered?
The Red-naped Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-naped Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-27 days.
How big is the Red-naped Ibis?
The Red-naped Ibis has a wingspan of 76.1 cm, weight of 823.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-naped Ibis belong to?
The Red-naped Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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