Plumbeous Ibis
Theristicus caerulescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="theristicus-caerulescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibis y espátulas), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelícanos y garzas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 81.6 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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73 cm. Pale grey-blue with white underparts; bare blue-grey facial skin; yellow bill. Resident in South American wetlands from Bolivia to Argentina. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates in shallow marshes and river margins. Near Threatened; affected by wetland drainage and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 81,6 cm | 32.1 in |
| Peso | 1500,0 g | 52.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Especies | Theristicus caerulescens |
Distribution
Plumbeous Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family