Bare-faced Ibis
NameBare-faced Ibis
Common NameBare-faced Ibis
Scientific NamePhimosus infuscatus
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsOverall dark, glossy plumage, appearing blackish with green or purplish iridescence, particularly on the wings and back. The head and neck are also dark, contrasting with the prominent bare reddish-pink skin around the eyes and lores.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, guttural grunts, croaks, and honking sounds, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, ranging from Colombia and Venezuela south through Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesBare reddish facial skin, Long, pale, decurved bill, Dark, iridescent plumage, Relatively short legs for an ibis
Description
The Bare-faced Ibis is a medium-sized wading bird characterized by its dark, iridescent plumage and distinctive bare reddish facial skin. It typically forages in wet grasslands and shallow waters, probing for invertebrates with its long, decurved bill.
