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Black-faced Ibis
Theristicus melanopis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
76,4 cm
Peso
1612,5 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
Acerca de
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 76,4 cm | 30.1 in |
| Peso | 1612,5 g | 56.88 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 | Theristicus |
| Especies | Theristicus melanopis |
Distribution
Black-faced Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Black-faced Ibis endangered?
The Black-faced Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-faced Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL.
How big is the Black-faced Ibis?
The Black-faced Ibis has a wingspan of 76.4 cm, weight of 1612.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-faced Ibis belong to?
The Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Puna Ibis
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Least Concern
Northern Bald Ibis
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Endangered
Black-headed Ibis
Threskiornis melanocephalus
Least Concern