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Sharp-tailed Ibis

Cercibis oxycerca

Least Concern
Envergadura
80,0 cm
Peso
1819,0 g
Família
Threskiornithidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes

Sobre

Curicaca-do-norte (Cercibis oxycerca), 70–80 cm. Grande íbis com plumagem negra brilhante, bico longo e curvado vermelho-alaranjado, pele facial vermelha. Cauda relativamente longa. Habita pastagens alagadas e margens de rios na América do Sul tropical. Alimenta-se de insetos, crustáceos e pequenos vertebrados aquáticos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 80,0 cm 31.5 in
Peso 1819,0 g 64.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Família Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Cercibis
Espécies Cercibis oxycerca

Distribution

Sharp-tailed Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Sharp-tailed Ibis endangered?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Sharp-tailed Ibis?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis has a wingspan of 80.0 cm, weight of 1819.0 g.
What order and family does the Sharp-tailed Ibis belong to?
The Sharp-tailed Ibis (Cercibis oxycerca) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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