Ibisbill
Image: <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Dr._Raju_Kasambe" title="User:Dr. Raju Kasambe">Dr. Raju Kasambe</a> (CC BY-SA 4.0)
NameIbisbill
Common NameIbisbill
Scientific NameIbidorhyncha struthersii
FamilyIbidorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)295
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey body, a white belly, and a striking black face bordered by a thin white line. A prominent black band crosses the breast, separating the grey upperparts from the white underparts. The legs are reddish, matching the distinctive long, downcurved bill.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, but it produces a piping 'klee-klee' or 'kew-kew' call, especially when alarmed or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, mountains, streams
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high mountains of Central Asia and the Himalayas, ranging from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan east through Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Identifying FeaturesLong, downcurved crimson-red bill, Grey body with white belly, Black face with white border, Black breast band, Reddish legs, Habitat in stony mountain rivers
Description
The Ibisbill is a distinctive wading bird characterized by its long, downcurved crimson-red bill and grey plumage. It is typically found foraging in fast-flowing, stony rivers in mountainous regions, probing under rocks for invertebrates.
