Spot-breasted Ibis
Bostrychia rara
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<birdfyi-bird slug="bostrychia-rara"></birdfyi-bird>The Spot-breasted Ibis (Bostrychia rara) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.2 cm and a weight of 866 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
47–53 cm. Brown with white-spotted breast; bare red-orange facial skin. Resident in lowland rainforest of West and Central Africa from Sierra Leone to Uganda. Secretive forest ibis; feeds on invertebrates and small vertebrates on forest floor. Near Threatened; threatened by deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 52,2 cm | 20.6 in |
| Poids | 866,0 g | 30.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 20 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Famille | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Bostrychia |
| Espèces | Bostrychia rara |
Distribution
Spot-breasted Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family