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Plumbeous Ibis

Theristicus caerulescens

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
81,6 cm
Gewicht
1500,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes

Über uns

73 cm. Pale grey-blue with white underparts; bare blue-grey facial skin; yellow bill. Resident in South American wetlands from Bolivia to Argentina. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates in shallow marshes and river margins. Near Threatened; affected by wetland drainage and hunting.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 81,6 cm 32.1 in
Gewicht 1500,0 g 52.91 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.

Gelegegröße

2-3

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Plumbeous Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Is the Plumbeous Ibis endangered?
The Plumbeous Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plumbeous Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
How big is the Plumbeous Ibis?
The Plumbeous Ibis has a wingspan of 81.6 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Plumbeous Ibis belong to?
The Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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