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Plumbeous Ibis
Theristicus caerulescens
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Least Concern
Envergadura
81,6 cm
Peso
1500,0 g
Família
Threskiornithidae
Ordem
Pelecaniformes
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Sobre
73 cm. Pale grey-blue with white underparts; bare blue-grey facial skin; yellow bill. Resident in South American wetlands from Bolivia to Argentina. Feeds on fish, frogs, and invertebrates in shallow marshes and river margins. Near Threatened; affected by wetland drainage and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 81,6 cm | 32.1 in |
| Peso | 1500,0 g | 52.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Espécies | Theristicus caerulescens |
Distribution
Plumbeous Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Plumbeous Ibis endangered?
The Plumbeous Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plumbeous Ibis nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
How big is the Plumbeous Ibis?
The Plumbeous Ibis has a wingspan of 81.6 cm, weight of 1500.0 g.
What order and family does the Plumbeous Ibis belong to?
The Plumbeous Ibis (Theristicus caerulescens) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.
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Puna Ibis
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Andean Ibis
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Near Threatened