Black-headed Ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
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About
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips and neck feathers. Resident across South and Southeast Asia in wetlands, rice paddies, and grasslands. Near Threatened; declining due to habitat loss and hunting. Feeds by probing in shallow water for fish and invertebrates; colonial nester.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 70.0 cm | 27.6 in |
| Weight | 1303.0 g | 45.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-25 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Threskiornis |
| Species | Threskiornis melanocephalus |
Distribution
Black-headed Ibis has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family