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Dwarf Ibis
Bostrychia bocagei
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Critically Endangered
Envergure
47,4 cm
Poids
866,0 g
Famille
Threskiornithidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes
À propos
45–50 cm. Small ibis; dark brown with olive gloss; bare facial skin. Critically Endangered; endemic to São Tomé Island (Gulf of Guinea). Fewer than 250 birds; threatened by forest clearance and hunting. The world's smallest ibis; feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in moist forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 47,4 cm | 18.7 in |
| Poids | 866,0 g | 30.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Espèces | Bostrychia bocagei |
Distribution
Dwarf Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Dwarf Ibis endangered?
The Dwarf Ibis has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Dwarf Ibis?
The Dwarf Ibis has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 866.0 g.
What order and family does the Dwarf Ibis belong to?
The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family
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Straw-necked Ibis
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Least Concern
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Olive Ibis
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Least Concern
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Puna Ibis
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Least Concern
Madagascar Crested Ibis
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Andean Ibis
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Near Threatened