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Buff-necked Ibis
Theristicus caudatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
78.6 cm
Weight
1708.0 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
About
71–76 cm. White head and neck with rusty tone; black back; buff breast; bare yellow facial skin. Widespread in South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina in open savannas and grasslands. Feeds on invertebrates, lizards, and frogs. Common; often in pairs or small groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 78.6 cm | 30.9 in |
| Weight | 1708.0 g | 60.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Species | Theristicus caudatus |
Distribution
Buff-necked Ibis has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buff-necked Ibis endangered?
The Buff-necked Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-necked Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Buff-necked Ibis?
The Buff-necked Ibis has a wingspan of 78.6 cm, weight of 1708.0 g.
What order and family does the Buff-necked Ibis belong to?
The Buff-necked Ibis (Theristicus caudatus) 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