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Dwarf Ibis

Bostrychia bocagei

Critically Endangered
Размах крыльев
47,4 cm
Масса
866,0 g
Семейство
Threskiornithidae
Отряд
Pelecaniformes

The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibises & spoonbills), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelicans & herons). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 47.4 cm and a weight of 866 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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45–50 cm. Small ibis; dark brown with olive gloss; bare facial skin. Critically Endangered; endemic to São Tomé Island (Gulf of Guinea). Fewer than 250 birds; threatened by forest clearance and hunting. The world's smallest ibis; feeds on earthworms and invertebrates in moist forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 47,4 cm 18.7 in
Масса 866,0 g 30.55 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Pelecaniformes (Pelicans & Herons)
Семейство Threskiornithidae (Ibises & Spoonbills)
Genus Bostrychia
Виды Bostrychia bocagei

Distribution

Dwarf Ibis has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Dwarf Ibis endangered?
The Dwarf Ibis has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How big is the Dwarf Ibis?
The Dwarf Ibis has a wingspan of 47.4 cm, weight of 866.0 g.
What order and family does the Dwarf Ibis belong to?
The Dwarf Ibis (Bostrychia bocagei) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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