Black-faced Ibis
NameBlack-faced Ibis
Common NameBlack-faced Ibis
Scientific NameTheristicus melanopis
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)76
Length (cm)74
Weight (g)1200
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are a rich rufous-orange, sharply delineated from a prominent black facial patch that extends from the base of the bill to behind the eye. The upperparts and wings are pale grey, while the belly and undertail coverts are black. The legs are a striking bright pinkish-red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a loud, trumpeting 'karr-karr-karr' or 'ga-ga-ga' call, often given in flight or when disturbed. They can also produce a series of honking or squawking sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily along the Andes from Peru south through Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, extending eastward into parts of southern Brazil and Uruguay.
Identifying Featuresrufous head and neck, black facial patch, long decurved black bill, pale grey body plumage, bright pinkish-red legs
Description
The Black-faced Ibis is a medium-sized ibis characterized by its rufous head and neck, contrasting with a distinctive black facial patch. It typically forages in open grasslands and wetlands, using its long, decurved bill to probe for food.
