Sharp-tailed Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cercibis-oxycerca"></birdfyi-bird>The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibisse und löffler), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 80 cm and a weight of 1.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Über uns
71–76 cm. Dark chestnut-brown with glossy purple-green wings; long pointed tail; bare red facial skin; red legs. Resident in llanos and gallery forests of Venezuela, Colombia, Trinidad, and Guyana. Feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in wetlands and grasslands. Often gregarious; local nomadic movements.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 80,0 cm | 31.5 in |
| Gewicht | 1819,0 g | 64.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Threskiornithidae (Ibisse und Löffler) |
| Genus | Cercibis |
| Arten | Cercibis oxycerca |
Distribution
Sharp-tailed Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Threskiornithidae family