Ibisbill
NameIbisbill
Common NameIbisbill
Scientific NameIbidorhyncha struthersii
FamilyIbidorhynchidae
Wingspan (cm)53
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)295
Plumage DetailsAdults have grey upperparts, a white belly, and a prominent black breast band. The face is black, bordered by a thin white line, and the long, decurved bill is bright red. Legs are also red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive piping or whistling call, often described as 'klee-klee-klee' or 'tee-tee-tee', typically given in flight or when disturbed.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsrivers, mountains, stony riverbeds
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the high-altitude regions of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, Tibetan Plateau, and parts of China, extending into some areas of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesLong, downcurved red bill, Black face and breast band, Grey upperparts, White belly, Red legs
Description
The Ibisbill is a distinctive wader characterized by its long, downcurved red bill and striking plumage. It typically forages in fast-flowing mountain rivers, probing for invertebrates among the stones.
