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Malagasy Sacred Ibis

Threskiornis bernieri

Endangered
Envergure
68,4 cm
Poids
1493,2 g
Famille
Threskiornithidae
Ordre
Pelecaniformes

À propos

65–89 cm. White with naked black head; black wingtips. Endemic to Madagascar and Aldabra Atoll. Vulnerable; threatened by habitat destruction and hunting. Closely related to African Sacred Ibis; feeds in coastal wetlands, mangroves, and rice paddies.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 68,4 cm 26.9 in
Poids 1493,2 g 52.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

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

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Foire aux questions

Is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis endangered?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the Malagasy Sacred Ibis?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis has a wingspan of 68.4 cm, weight of 1493.2 g.
What order and family does the Malagasy Sacred Ibis belong to?
The Malagasy Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis bernieri) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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