Asian Crested Ibis

Asian Crested Ibis

Nipponia nippon

Endangered
Flügelspannweite
78,5 cm
Gewicht
1900,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes

The Asian Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibisse und löffler), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 78.5 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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55–77 cm. White overall; bare red facial skin; long drooping nape plumes; pinkish wash in breeding. Endangered; reduced to near-extinction by 1981 (7 individuals in Japan) but recovered through captive breeding to thousands. Resident Japan, China, Korea; feeds on fish and crustaceans in rice paddies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 78,5 cm 30.9 in
Gewicht 1900,0 g 67.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Asian Crested Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Asian Crested Ibis endangered?
The Asian Crested Ibis has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Asian Crested Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-30 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Asian Crested Ibis?
The Asian Crested Ibis has a wingspan of 78.5 cm, weight of 1900.0 g.
What order and family does the Asian Crested Ibis belong to?
The Asian Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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