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Wattled Ibis
Bostrychia carunculata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
72,8 cm
Peso
1500,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
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Acerca de
75 cm. Dark brown with metallic sheen; distinctive fleshy red wattle on throat; bare red facial skin. Endemic to Ethiopian highlands above 2,000 m. Feeds on invertebrates and plant matter in highland marshes and grassy hillsides. Near Threatened; restricted range on montane wetlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm | 28.7 in |
| Peso | 1500,0 g | 52.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Especies | Bostrychia carunculata |
Distribution
Wattled Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Wattled Ibis endangered?
The Wattled Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wattled Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Wattled Ibis?
The Wattled Ibis has a wingspan of 72.8 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Wattled Ibis belong to?
The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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