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Malagasy Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis bernieri

Endangered
Envergadura
68,4 cm
Peso
1493,2 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes

Acerca de

65–89 cm. White with naked black head; black wingtips. Endemic to Madagascar and Aldabra Atoll. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat destruction and hunting. Closely related to African Sacred Ibis; feeds in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and rice paddies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 68,4 cm 26.9 in
Peso 1493,2 g 52.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 35-40 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 Threskiornis
Especies Threskiornis bernieri

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis endangered?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis has a wingspan of 68.4 cm, weight of 1493.2 g.
What order and family does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis belong to?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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