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Dwarf Ibis

Bostrychia bocagei

Critically Endangered
Flügelspannweite
47,4 cm
Gewicht
866,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes

The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibisse und löffler), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.4 cm and a weight of 866 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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45–50 cm. Small ibis; dark brown with olive gloss; bare facial skin. Critically Endangered; endemic to São Tomé Island (Gulf of Guinea). Fewer than 250 birds; threatened by forest clearance and hunting. The world's smallest ibis; feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in moist forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 47,4 cm 18.7 in
Gewicht 866,0 g 30.55 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Gelegegröße

3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher)
Familie Threskiornithidae (Ibisse und Löffler)
Genus Bostrychia
Arten Bostrychia bocagei

Distribution

Dwarf Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Dwarf Ibis endangered?
The Dwarf Ibis has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Dwarf Ibis?
The Dwarf Ibis has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 866.0 g.
What order and family does the Dwarf Ibis belong to?
The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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