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Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

Least Concern
Envergadura
72,9 cm
Peso
1340,0 g
Familia
Threskiornithidae
Orden
Pelecaniformes
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59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 72,9 cm 28.7 in
Peso 1340,0 g 47.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-25 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-5

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Pelecaniformes (Pelícanos y Garzas)
Familia Threskiornithidae (Ibis y Espátulas)
Genus Threskiornis
Especies Threskiornis spinicollis

Distribution

Straw-necked Ibis has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Straw-necked Ibis endangered?
The Straw-necked Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Straw-necked Ibis nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-25 days.
How big is the Straw-necked Ibis?
The Straw-necked Ibis has a wingspan of 72.9 cm, weight of 1340.0 g.
What order and family does the Straw-necked Ibis belong to?
The Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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