Ibisbill
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NameIbisbill
Common NameIbisbill
Scientific NameIbidorhyncha struthersii
FamilyIbidorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)72
Length (cm)39.5
Weight (g)295
Plumage DetailsAdults have a pale grey back and head, a black face and forecrown, and a white throat bordered by a narrow black band. A broad black breast band separates the grey upperparts from the white belly and undertail coverts. The primary feathers are black, and the secondary feathers are grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a clear, piping 'klee-klee-klee' or 'tew-tew' call, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain rivers, shingle banks, rocky riverbeds, high-altitude streams
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude regions of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and surrounding mountain ranges, from Kazakhstan to China.
Identifying Featureslong, downcurved red bill, black face and forecrown, black breast band, grey upperparts, white belly, wading in fast-flowing mountain rivers
Description
The Ibisbill is a distinctive wader characterized by its long, downcurved red bill and unique plumage. It is typically found foraging for invertebrates in fast-flowing mountain rivers and high-altitude streams across Central Asia.
