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Green Ibis

Mesembrinibis cayennensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
59,2 cm
Peso
758,75 g
Família
Threskiornithidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes

The Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 59.2 cm and a weight of 758.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

46–56 cm. Entirely dark glossy green with bronze sheen; red bill and legs; bare facial skin. Resident in tropical lowland forests and forest edges of South America from Panama to Bolivia and southern Brazil. Feeds on invertebrates and amphibians along forest streams. Secretive; usually solitary.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 59,2 cm 23.3 in
Peso 758,75 g 26.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Fledging: 23-27 days.

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Green Ibis has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Green Ibis endangered?
The Green Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Ibis nest?
Fledging: 23-27 days.
How big is the Green Ibis?
The Green Ibis has a wingspan of 59.2 cm, weight of 758.75 g.
What order and family does the Green Ibis belong to?
The Green Ibis (Mesembrinibis cayennensis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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