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Hadada Ibis

Bostrychia hagedash

Least Concern
Envergure
67,8 cm
Poids
1252,5 g
Famille
Threskiornithidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes

The Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 67.8 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

76 cm. Greyish-brown; iridescent purple-green shoulder patch; bare grey-pink facial skin; reddish bill stripe. Very common and widespread across sub-Saharan Africa; increasingly colonises urban parks and gardens. Feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in lawns and open ground. Known for loud, far-carrying calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 67,8 cm 26.7 in
Poids 1252,5 g 44.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 49 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Famille Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Bostrychia
Espèces Bostrychia hagedash

Distribution

Hadada Ibis has been recorded in 6 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Hadada Ibis endangered?
The Hadada Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hadada Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 25-28 days. Fledging: 49 days.
How big is the Hadada Ibis?
The Hadada Ibis has a wingspan of 67.8 cm, weight of 1252.5 g.
What order and family does the Hadada Ibis belong to?
The Hadada Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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