African Sacred Ibis
Threskiornis aethiopicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="threskiornis-aethiopicus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.8 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
65–89 cm. White with bare black head and neck; black wingtips; red underwing stripe. Widespread sub-Saharan Africa, Nile Delta, and naturalised in southern Europe and elsewhere. Feeds by probing in wetlands and grasslands for invertebrates. Colonial breeder; associated with ancient Egyptian mythology.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 72,8 cm | 28.7 in |
| Peso | 1522,0 g | 53.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons) |
| Família | Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills) |
| Genus | Threskiornis |
| Espécies | Threskiornis aethiopicus |
Distribution
African Sacred Ibis has been recorded in 15 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Threskiornithidae family