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Wattled Ibis

Bostrychia carunculata

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
72,8 cm
Gewicht
1500,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
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75 cm. Dark brown with metallic sheen; distinctive fleshy red wattle on throat; bare red facial skin. Endemic to Ethiopian highlands above 2,000 m. Feeds on invertebrates and plant matter in highland marshes and grassy hillsides. Near Threatened; restricted range on montane wetlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 72,8 cm 28.7 in
Gewicht 1500,0 g 52.91 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Wattled Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Wattled Ibis endangered?
The Wattled Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wattled Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Wattled Ibis?
The Wattled Ibis has a wingspan of 72.8 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Wattled Ibis belong to?
The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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