Australian Ibis
Threskiornis moluccus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
70,4 cm
Peso
1895,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
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Acerca de
65–76 cm. White with bare black head; black wingtips; glossy blue-black ornamental plumes in breeding. Resident across Australia and New Guinea in wetlands, grasslands, and urban areas. Common and adaptable; increasingly abundant in cities. Feeds by probing for invertebrates and foraging in rubbish.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 70,4 cm | 27.7 in |
| Peso | 1895,0 g | 66.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 30-48 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas) |
| Familia | Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas) |
| Genus | Threskiornis |
| Especies | Threskiornis moluccus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Australian Ibis endangered?
The Australian Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Ibis nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 20-23 days. Fledging: 30-48 days.
How big is the Australian Ibis?
The Australian Ibis has a wingspan of 70.4 cm, weight of 1895.0 g.
What order and family does the Australian Ibis belong to?
The Australian Ibis (Threskiornis moluccus) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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