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Sharp-tailed Ibis
Cercibis oxycerca
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
80,0 cm
Gewicht
1819,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
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
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Sharp-tailed Ibis endangered?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sharp-tailed Ibis?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a wingspan of 80.0 cm, weight of 1819.0 g.
What order and family does the Sharp-tailed Ibis belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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