Black-faced Ibis
Theristicus melanopis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="theristicus-melanopis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-faced Ibis (Theristicus melanopis) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.4 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
71 cm. White head; black face mask and back; buff underparts; bare black-and-red facial skin; pink legs. Resident in southern South America (Chile, Argentina) and Andean foothills. Feeds on invertebrates in grasslands and wetlands. Moves seasonally; some populations migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 76,4 cm | 30.1 in |
| Peso | 1612,5 g | 56.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Theristicus |
| Espécies | Theristicus melanopis |
Distribution
Black-faced Ibis has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family