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Sharp-tailed Ibis

Cercibis oxycerca

Least Concern
Envergadura
80,0 cm
Peso
1819,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes

Acerca de

Bandurria de cola aguda (Cercibis oxycerca), 65–75 cm. Ibis de plumaje negro brillante con reflejos verdosos; cola puntiaguda muy característica. Piel facial roja desnuda. Habita en sabanas abiertas, pastizales inundados y márgenes de ríos en América del Sur (cuenca del Orinoco). Se alimenta de insectos e invertebrados acuáticos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 80,0 cm 31.5 in
Peso 1819,0 g 64.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas)
Familia Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas)
Genus Cercibis
Especies Cercibis oxycerca

Distribution

Sharp-tailed Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Sharp-tailed Ibis endangered?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sharp-tailed Ibis?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a wingspan of 80.0 cm, weight of 1819.0 g.
What order and family does the Sharp-tailed Ibis belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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