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Black-faced Ibis
Theristicus melanopis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
76.4 cm
Weight
1612.5 g
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
About
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.4 cm | 30.1 in |
| Weight | 1612.5 g | 56.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Species | Theristicus melanopis |
Distribution
Black-faced Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-faced Ibis endangered?
The Black-faced Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Black-faced Ibis?
The Black-faced Ibis has a wingspan of 76.4 cm, weight of 1612.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Ibis belong to?
The Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis) 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 Spoonbill
Platalea minor
Endangered