Green Ibis
NameGreen Ibis
Common NameGreen Ibis
Scientific NameMesembrinibis cayennensis
FamilyThreskiornithidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)52.5
Weight (g)795
Plumage DetailsOverall dark, glossy green-black plumage with iridescent sheens, particularly on the head, neck, and back. The head and neck can appear duller blackish-brown, often with a shaggy crest. The long, decurved bill is greenish-grey, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, loud, trumpet-like 'honk' or 'caw-caw-caw' often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Honduras south through much of tropical South America to northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesDark, iridescent green-black plumage, Long, decurved, greenish-grey bill, Shaggy crest on the head, Often found foraging in shallow muddy water
Description
The Green Ibis is a medium-sized ibis characterized by its dark, glossy green-black plumage and a long, decurved bill. It typically forages in shallow muddy waters of tropical lowlands, often found near forests and wetlands.
