Andean Ibis
Theristicus branickii
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
79,1 cm
Peso
1492,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Acerca de
75 cm. White head and neck with chestnut tones; black upperparts; bare reddish facial skin. Restricted to Andean grasslands (puna) of Peru, Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina at 3,000–5,000 m elevation. Vulnerable; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates in high-altitude bogs and grasslands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 79,1 cm | 31.1 in |
| Peso | 1492,0 g | 52.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 49 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Especies | Theristicus branickii |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Andean Ibis endangered?
The Andean Ibis has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Andean Ibis nest?
Incubation: 27 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Andean Ibis?
The Andean Ibis has a wingspan of 79.1 cm, weight of 1492.0 g.
What order and family does the Andean Ibis belong to?
The Andean Ibis (Theristicus branickii) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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