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Wattled Ibis

Bostrychia carunculata

Least Concern
Envergadura
72,8 cm
Peso
1500,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes

The Wattled Ibis (Bostrychia carunculata) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibis y espátulas), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelícanos y garzas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Presente Not recorded

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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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