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Reunion Ibis
Threskiornis solitarius
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Extinct
Family
Threskiornithidae
Order
Pelecaniformes
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About
Extinct; known from bone material and historical accounts from Réunion. White ibis that lived on Réunion until exterminated by hunting after European settlement in the 17th century. Long confused with other species in historical records; related to African Sacred Ibis.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Family | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Threskiornis |
| Species | Threskiornis solitarius |
Distribution
Reunion Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Reunion Ibis endangered?
The Reunion Ibis has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Reunion Ibis belong to?
The Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) 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