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Buff-necked Ibis
Theristicus caudatus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
78,6 cm
Gewicht
1708,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes
Über uns
71–76 cm. White head and neck with rusty tone; black back; buff breast; bare yellow facial skin. Widespread in South America from Colombia and Venezuela south to Argentina in open savannas and grasslands. Feeds on invertebrates, lizards, and frogs. Common; often in pairs or small groups.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 78,6 cm | 30.9 in |
| Gewicht | 1708,0 g | 60.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL.
Gelegegröße
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher) |
| Familie | Threskiornithidae (Ibisse und Löffler) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Arten | Theristicus caudatus |
Distribution
Buff-necked Ibis has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Buff-necked Ibis endangered?
The Buff-necked Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Buff-necked Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Buff-necked Ibis?
The Buff-necked Ibis has a wingspan of 78.6 cm, weight of 1708.0 g.
What order and family does the Buff-necked Ibis belong to?
The Buff-necked Ibis (Theristicus caudatus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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