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 grey back and head, a black face and forecrown bordered by white, a prominent black breast band, and a white belly. The long, downcurved bill is dark red, and the legs are dull red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive, piping 'klee-klee-klee' or 'teu-teu-teu' call, often given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, mountains, stony riverbeds
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and surrounding mountain ranges, from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan east to China, and south to Nepal and Bhutan.
Identifying FeaturesLong, downcurved, dark red bill, Grey body with white belly and black breast band, Black face mask and forecrown, Dull red legs, Prefers stony riverbeds
Description
The Ibisbill is a unique wader characterized by its long, distinctively downcurved red bill. It inhabits high-altitude, stony riverbeds in Central Asia, where it forages for aquatic invertebrates.
